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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’s DC Homeless Crackdown Sparks Controversy Amid Crime Debate

 

President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping initiative to remove homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., citing concerns over crime and the city’s appearance. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump declared that the homeless must “move out IMMEDIATELY,” promising relocation “far from the Capital” and hinting at a broader plan to restore the city’s “beauty and safety”.

The announcement comes ahead of a scheduled news conference at the White House, where Trump is expected to unveil details of his crime-reduction strategy. He has also ordered a surge of federal law enforcement officers into the city, including agents from the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service.

Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back, noting that violent crime in D.C. has dropped significantly over the past two years, reaching a 30-year low. She criticized the administration’s portrayal of the city as “more violent than Baghdad,” calling it “hyperbolic and false.”

While Trump’s plan remains vague, critics argue that forcibly relocating homeless individuals could violate civil rights and worsen social inequality. Supporters, however, see it as a bold move to reclaim public spaces and address urban decay.

The debate underscores a growing tension between federal authority and local governance, with Trump threatening to “federalize” the city if crime continues to rise. As the nation watches, D.C. finds itself at the center of a contentious clash over safety, homelessness, and political power.

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