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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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Ceasefire Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas to Continue in Qatar


Efforts to establish peace in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas are set to progress, with ceasefire talks anticipated to recommence in Qatar this Sunday. These discussions, facilitated by Egyptian officials, represent a critical juncture as they bring together Israeli and Hamas representatives for the first time since Ramadan began.

The proposed three-stage plan by Hamas outlines a roadmap to halt hostilities. Initially, a six-week ceasefire would involve a prisoner exchange, followed by a permanent ceasefire declaration and, ultimately, the lifting of the blockade on Gaza to allow reconstruction efforts.

Despite the complexity of the situation, with demands for a permanent ceasefire from Hamas and Israel’s objective to “annihilate Hamas,” there is a cautious optimism that these talks could mark a turning point in a conflict that has deeply affected the Gaza region and its inhabitants.

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