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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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Ukrainians Reflect on Two Years Since Russia’s Invasion

 

As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, the streets of Kyiv resonate with a mix of emotions. For Ukrainians, it’s a time to look back at the past two years of conflict, marked by resilience, loss, and hope.

Nearly six million Ukrainians were displaced from their homeland after Russia launched a new military invasion on February 24, 2022. Among them is Yuliia Siemak, a 24-year-old who fled her city of Mykolaiv. Her journey took her from Turkey to Montreal and Quebec City, finally settling in Ottawa. Siemak now works for a non-profit organization, connecting Ukrainian women with employment opportunities.

One poignant photo in Siemak’s camera roll captures her “brave but terrified cat” seeking refuge in a library basement during air raids in her region. It was taken just three days into the invasion. Siemak’s family also fled Mykolaiv, leaving behind their home and memories.

For Siemak, Ottawa has become a comforting political hub. Amid the city’s diverse community and exquisite cuisines, she finds solace. With her immediate family scattered across different places—her brother in Alberta, and her parents in Turkey and Germany—being in Ottawa allows her to be with her people.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is organizing a rally on Parliament Hill this Saturday at 3 p.m. The event aims to grieve those who lost their lives since Russia’s full-scale invasion and honor the resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Canadians from coast to coast have been invited, and embassy representatives from Denmark, Poland, and Germany are expected to attend.

As we mark this solemn occasion, let us remember the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people. Despite the challenges, they stand united, unwavering in their pursuit of peace and justice.


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