Skip to main content

Featured

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...

article

Mark Carney to Assume Role as Canada's Prime Minister This Friday

Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party, is set to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister this Friday. This transition follows his decisive victory in the Liberal leadership race, where he secured an overwhelming majority of votes. Carney will succeed Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation earlier this year after nearly a decade in office.

Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, brings a wealth of economic expertise to his new role. However, his appointment marks a historic moment, as he will become the first Canadian prime minister without prior experience in elected office. Despite this, Carney has expressed confidence in his ability to navigate the challenges ahead, including ongoing trade tensions with the United States.

The swearing-in ceremony will officially mark the beginning of Carney's tenure, during which he is expected to address pressing national and international issues. With Parliament set to reconvene later this month, all eyes will be on Carney as he assembles his cabinet and outlines his vision for Canada's future. 


Comments