Does Canada Even Need a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Economist Reacts to the 2026 Spring Fiscal Update

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 her Financial Post opinion piece: The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada’s most influential think tank. Hosted by Michael Hainsworth,

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Does Canada Even Need a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Economist Reacts to the 2026 Spring Fiscal Update is an episode from C.D. Howe Institute by C.D. Howe Institute.

This episode is 00:15:28 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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