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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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Spain Denies U.S. Claims of Military Cooperation Amid Trade Pressure

 

It was White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that claimed that Spain had changed its stance on the Iran war.


Spain has firmly rejected assertions from Washington that it agreed to support U.S. military operations following threats from President Donald Trump to sever trade ties. The dispute emerged after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Madrid had shifted its stance on the Iran conflict, suggesting Spain would now cooperate with U.S. forces. Spanish officials quickly refuted the claim, maintaining that no such agreement had been made and reiterating their opposition to involvement in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. 

The disagreement highlights growing diplomatic tension between the two allies. Trump’s threat to cut off trade came in response to Spain’s refusal to allow its military bases to be used in support of U.S. operations. Despite the White House’s insistence that Spain had “heard the president’s message,” Madrid has remained steadfast, publicly denying any change in policy. 

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