$25 Billion? Canada’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund Explained

In this episode, host Michael Hainsworth speaks with Kate Koplovich, Senior Policy Analyst at the C.D. Howe Institute, about Ottawa’s proposed Canada Strong Fund and what a new $25 billion sovereign wealth fund could mean for Canadians. They break down how sovereign wealth funds work, why Canada’s model differs from successful funds in places like Norway and Quebec, and whether borrowing billions to invest is a smart economic strategy or a risky bet.

Read Kate’s Financial Post opinion piece: The $25-billion sovereign wealth fund is not enough for Canada’s investment challenges

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