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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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Washington Signals G20 Boycott Amid Trump’s Remarks

           
                                              President Donald Trump

The United States will not participate in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, according to comments made by President Donald Trump. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic shift, as the G20 is traditionally a forum for major economies to coordinate on global issues ranging from trade to climate change.

Trump’s statement has raised questions about Washington’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and could strain relations with other member nations. Analysts suggest the boycott may reflect broader tensions over international policy priorities and the administration’s stance on global governance.

South Africa, as host nation, has yet to issue a formal response, but observers note the absence of the U.S. could diminish the weight of discussions at the summit. The move underscores the evolving dynamics of international diplomacy and the challenges facing global consensus-building.


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