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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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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

 

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday. The 82-year-old former leader sought medical attention last week after experiencing urinary symptoms, leading to the discovery of a prostate nodule. 

Biden's diagnosis was confirmed on Friday, with reports indicating that the cancer has metastasized to his bones. Despite the severity of the disease, his office stated that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. 

The former president and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians. Biden has previously made cancer research a priority, launching initiatives aimed at reducing cancer-related deaths during his time in office. 

This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as Biden and his medical team determine the best course of action.

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