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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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Ukraine Seeks Compensation for Drone Defense Expertise in Middle East

Firefighters work at the site of a residential area which was hit by a Russian airstrike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

Ukraine has made clear that its assistance to Middle Eastern nations facing Iranian kamikaze drone threats will come with expectations of financial support and technological cooperation. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Kyiv has already deployed specialist teams to several countries in the region, where they are conducting assessments and demonstrating effective drone‑defense strategies. 

According to Zelenskiy, each team consists of dozens of experts tasked with helping partner nations strengthen their air‑defense capabilities—an area where Ukraine has gained extensive experience during its ongoing conflict with Russia. Gulf states, which have expended significant stockpiles of air‑defense missiles countering Iranian drones, have shown strong interest in Ukraine’s operational knowledge. 

Kyiv has sent specialists to four locations, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and a U.S. military base in Jordan. In return, Ukraine is seeking both monetary compensation and access to advanced technologies that could bolster its own defense sector. 

Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine’s expertise is valuable and that partnerships should be mutually beneficial, particularly as the country continues to navigate the demands of its own security challenges. 


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