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Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it’s not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries’ sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work.

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Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region’s water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to keep the taps running. Correction: This video was edited after it was first published to correct spelling errors in the names of two people.

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Israeli strike in Gaza kills 19 members of a family, health officials say
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August 5, 2020

Israeli strike in Gaza kills 19 members of a family, health officials say

Israeli strikes overnight and into Tuesday killed more than 90…

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7 Palestinian children killed in Israeli strike while lining up for nutritional supplements in central Gaza
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August 5, 2020

7 Palestinian children killed in Israeli strike while lining up for nutritional supplements in central Gaza

At least seven children were killed by an Israeli strike in…

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Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza's biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say
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August 5, 2020

Fuel shortage threatens to turn Gaza’s biggest hospital into graveyard, doctors say

Overwhelmed doctors and patients at Gaza’s largest medical centre could soon…

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Israel, Yemen's Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire
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August 5, 2020

Israel, Yemen’s Houthi rebels exchange airstrikes and missile fire

Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities…

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'Hunger makes you do bad things': Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip
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August 5, 2020

‘Hunger makes you do bad things’: Desperate Palestinians loot aid trucks as some enter Gaza Strip

Desperation filled the air on Wednesday night as aid trucks…

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At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered
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August 5, 2020

At least 55 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, where UN says more aid will be delivered

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza on…

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Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here's a timeline on the latest developments
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August 5, 2020

Where does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire stand now? Here’s a timeline on the latest developments

The first phase of a fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel…

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Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes
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August 5, 2020

Israeli army begins new ground operation in Gaza with at least 20 dead in latest strikes

The Israeli military said on Wednesday its forces have resumed…

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Palestinians scramble to hospitals after Israeli airstrikes hit homes, encampments across Gaza
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August 5, 2020

Palestinians scramble to hospitals after Israeli airstrikes hit homes, encampments across Gaza

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image of a dead…

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