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The Canada Strong Fund — Invest Like the Government

  Published on MoneySavings.ca | Personal Finance | May 2026 Imagine being able to put your savings into the same fund the federal government is betting $25 billion on. For the first time in Canadian history, that's exactly what Ottawa is offering you — a front-row seat (and a direct stake) in the country's biggest nation-building push in generations. On April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund — the Canada Strong Fund. It's a bold, headline-grabbing idea: let everyday Canadians invest directly alongside the government in the ports, pipelines, mines, and infrastructure projects shaping our economic future. But before you start redirecting your TFSA contributions, let's break down exactly what this fund is, what it promises, what it costs — and whether it might belong in your financial plan. What Is the Canada Strong Fund? A sovereign wealth fund is a state-owned investment vehicle. Countries like Norw...

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Canada’s Home Prices Expected to Rise in 2024

 

According to a recent survey by Royal LePage, the national aggregate home prices in Canada increased by 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with prices expected to continue to rise in 2024. The aggregative price of a home in Canada increased 4.3% year over year to $789,500.

This is good news for homeowners, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to pay more for their dream homes. The Canadian real estate market has been on an upward trend for several years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2024.

The Royal LePage House Price survey released on Monday projects that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023.

The Canadian real estate market is expected to remain strong in 2024, with higher prices and increased demand for homes. This is great news for homeowners who are looking to sell their homes, but it also means that prospective homebuyers will have to be prepared to pay more for their dream homes.


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