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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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As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News

In Kursk region, some residents are angry about the response…

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'I wasn't thinking about sex': MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I wasn’t thinking about sex’: MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis is denying claims that comments he…

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House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News

House Speaker Greg Fergus is calling on MPs to improve…

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The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

The balance of power in Ottawa has shifted to the Bloc. So what does it want? | CBC News

When the NDP and Liberals signed the confidence and supply…

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'I'm right here, bro': Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I’m right here, bro’: Singh, Poilievre have tense exchange during question period | CBC News

Tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader…

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Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Voters head to the polls in 2 federal byelections that will be closely watched on Parliament Hill | CBC News

Voters are headed to the polls for federal byelections in…

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How the NDP's deal with the Liberals died | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

How the NDP’s deal with the Liberals died | CBC News

On the same day the Liberal government’s House leader told…

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Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Singh takes questions a day after axing deal with Liberals, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics | CBC News

A day after breaking his political pact with the Liberal…

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Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Poilievre asks Singh to pull support for Liberal government to prompt fall election | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written a letter to his…

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