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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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Vuelta Chaos Sparks Spanish PM’s Call to Ban Israel from International Sport

Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, on Sunday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged global sports bodies to bar Israel from international competitions, following chaotic scenes at the final stage of the Vuelta a España in Madrid. Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the race, opposing the participation of the Israeli team Israel Premier Tech, throwing barriers onto the course and clashing with police. The unrest left 22 people injured and led to two arrests.

Sánchez compared Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arguing that both nations should face the same sporting sanctions until what he called “the barbarity” ends. His remarks drew a sharp rebuke from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who labelled him “an antisemite and a liar” and accused him of encouraging the protests.

The Spanish government had already expressed sympathy for the demonstrators, suggesting the Israeli team should have withdrawn from the three-week race. Despite removing its name from uniforms, the team completed the event, which was ultimately won by Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard.

The incident has intensified diplomatic tensions between Spain and Israel, while also raising questions about the future of major sporting events in Spain involving Israeli teams.


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