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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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High Heat Wave Sweeps Ontario: Widespread Warnings Issued by Environment Canada

 

Ontario is sweltering under a prolonged heat wave, with Environment Canada sounding the alarm about dangerously high temperatures. Communities across the province, from southwestern Ontario to the Quebec border, are at risk. Vulnerable individuals, including older adults and young children, face heightened health risks as temperatures soar. In the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, humidity could make it feel as hot as 45°C. Even regions further north are bracing for humidex values in the low to mid-40s. This unusual heat event, exacerbated by climate change, underscores the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activities during peak heat, and checking on neighbors. Let’s all keep cool and look out for one another during this scorching weather.

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