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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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Trump Family's Cryptocurrency Ventures Raise Ethical Concerns Ahead of Inauguration

 

In a surprising move, both Donald Trump and Melania Trump have launched their own cryptocurrencies just days before the presidential inauguration. Donald Trump's cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, and Melania Trump's $MELANIA, have quickly gained significant market value, raising ethical concerns among industry observers and analysts.

The $TRUMP coin, branded with imagery of Trump's attempted assassination, soared to nearly $11 billion in market value, while $MELANIA reached $1.7 billion. Critics argue that the Trumps are capitalizing on the presidency to launch lucrative business products, potentially inflating their net worth by billions.

Ethics experts and industry insiders have voiced concerns about the potential conflict of interest, given Trump's administration's role in regulating the cryptocurrency industry. The launch of these coins has opened up a Pandora's box of ethical and regulatory questions, with some suggesting that public figures with political clout should not wield such influence in speculative markets.

The cryptocurrency industry, known for its volatility and lack of transparency, has seen a surge in interest following Trump's election victory. As Trump prepares to take office, the ethical implications of his and his family's involvement in the cryptocurrency market remain a topic of heated debate.

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