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This report reviews the objectives and general practices of sovereign wealth funds, examines examples of funds used around the world, and offers four broad recommendations of good practices BC should pursue. We encourage all British Columbians to join a conversation about what the BC Prosperity Fund might become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPDATES: Read what Advisory Council member Bud Smith\u00a0had to say about the report<\/a>\u00a0in The Victoria Times-Colonist. Vancouver Sun columnist Don Cayo also discussed our findings\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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