Canadian sovereign wealth fund, attempted assassination charge, P.E.I. oysters dying, and more
4/27/202628 min
Prime Minister Carney announces Canada's first sovereign wealth fund. You'll hear what it’s for — and what it will cost.
And: The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, and more charges are on the way.
Also: Growers on Prince Edward Island are throwing out huge piles of dead oysters. Some are reporting a 100 per cent mortality rate when they pull up their cages as the Island grapples with deadly oyster diseases.
Plus: King Charles arrives in Washington, the push to lure Canadian tourists back to the U.S., the latest on fighting in the Middle East, and more.
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Sebastien Betermier· Soundbite0:28
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Mark Carney· Soundbite0:32
[upbeat music] Many countries that are blessed with natural resources, like Norway, have sovereign wealth funds. The new Canada Strong Fund will give all Canadians a direct stake in building Canada strong.
Stephanie Skenderis· Host0:49
Canada's new sovereign wealth fund comes with some questions. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the initial investment will be $25 billion, but hasn't said where that money will come from or who exactly can invest. The PM says Canadians can think of it like a savings account for the country. The opposition says it sounds more like a credit card for the liberal government. This is Your World Tonight, I'm Stephanie Scanderos. It's Monday, April 27th, coming up on 6:00 PM Eastern. Also on the podcast...
Catherine Cullen· Guest1:22
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