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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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Canada Day: A Celebration of Unity and Sovereignty


Canada Day marks the anniversary of Canadian Confederation, when on July 1, 1867, the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867) united the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (which later split into Ontario and Quebec) into a single country within the British Empire called Canada.

Originally known as Dominion Day, it was celebrated informally for many years before becoming a statutory holiday in 1879. The name was officially changed to Canada Day in 1982, the same year Canada fully patriated its constitution, severing the last legal ties to the British Parliament.

So while it’s often called “Canada’s birthday,” it’s more accurately the celebration of a major milestone on the country’s path to full sovereignty. Over time, it’s evolved from a modest observance to a nationwide celebration of Canadian identity, culture, and unity.


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