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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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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

May 11, 2026

Christopher Reynolds

Pearson airport CEO defends current ownership model as feds explore privatization

As talk of privatization swirls, the head of Toronto’s Pearson…

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Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary
Star

May 11, 2026

Despite profound loss, Martin Short’s ‘happy gene’ on display in new documentary

If there’s a thin line separating laughter and pain, then…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario nurses launch constitutional challenge over lack of right to strike

TORONTO — The Ontario Nurses’ Association is launching a constitutional…

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IN PHOTOS | A tulip showcase in Canada's capital
Star

May 11, 2026

IN PHOTOS | A tulip showcase in Canada’s capital

The colourful tulips at Commissioners Park in Ottawa are on…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

One person dead after fire at downtown Toronto community housing building

TORONTO — Fire officials say one person is dead after…

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National, Prairies/BC, Sports

May 11, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto

Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 11, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario allowing pharmacists to treat more conditions, administer more vaccines

TORONTO — Ontario pharmacists will soon be allowed to administer…

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Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway
Star

May 11, 2026

Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway

Spring seeding is underway, and as farmers spend long hours…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 11, 2026

Toddler dies after falling from North York highrise, Toronto police say

TORONTO — Toronto police say a toddler has died after…

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