Friday, May 24, 2013

Canadian political news for Friday, May 24, 2013

Federal Politics


Greg Weston: Senate scandal may be Harper's worst hour

PMO denies Senate appointments on hold pending reform

Duffy expense claims reveal more about campaign travel

Compare the draft and final Duffy Senate reports

'Mistaken' Duffy asked Senate committee how much he owed

Sen. Mike Duffy calls for public inquiry into his expenses

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s ‘apology’ for Senate mess a day late, a dollar short

Senate expenses: Pressure builds for senators, MPs to disclose expenses as ministers do

Senator Merchant remains mum on off-shore trust

Federal Court won't remove MPs over election robocalls

For The Record: Federal Court ruling on robocalls and electoral fraud

Federal judge confirms election fraud in 2011 vote

Stephen Harper passes on Pacific Alliance but vows to maintain close relations with Americas

Trudeau's Liberals would win big majority in Canada election: poll

Alberta Politics


Alberta's Wildrose Party fined $90K for robocalls

Ontario Politics


Ontario Politics: Top Issues and the Economy

Local Politics


Toronto: Toronto Mayor Ford fires aide Towhey after drug claims

Toronto: Rob Ford allies set to take over if mayor steps down

Toronto: Rob Ford fired chief of staff for telling mayor to 'get help'

Toronto: Giorgio Mammoliti faces questions over $5,000-a-table event

Toronto: City hall working despite Toronto mayor's 'crack cocaine' scandal, deputy says

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Stocks


Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

TSX turns higher as National Bank, other financials gain

Commodities


NGX Alberta Flat Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Extended Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Super Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Indices Alberta Market Price

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Index

NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

Gold heads for best week in four as stocks retreat

Oil set for biggest weekly drop since mid-April, supply weighs

Canadian Dollar "Loonie", Currency


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Canadian Companies/Industry News


Medworxx Inc. Files First Quarter 2013 Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Cadmium testing in rice determines no health risk

National Bank hiking dividend following strong second-quarter financial results

Updated Health Hazard Alert - Certain in shell hazelnuts or mixed nuts in shell may contain Salmonella bacteria

Allergy Alert - Allergy Alert – Undeclared mustard, milk, soy and/or wheat in certain Nouvelle Orleans brand Marinades

Legal News


SNC-Lavalin letter says Gadhafi son offered VP post: RCMP

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Canadian political news for Thursday, May 23, 2013

Federal Politics


Canada sets new aid for Peru linked to mining

‘Frustrated’ Stephen Harper says he’s ‘sorry’ for Senate spending affair

Canada's Harper says 'very sorry' about expenses scandal

Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment

Liberals demand answers on Senate expenses scandal

How was the Mike Duffy report 'whitewashed?'

Mike Duffy's primary home not P.E.I., unedited Senate report says

Duffy should resign over expense scandal, Tory MP says

Major Upper Chamber reform needed, says Manitoba Senator

Wallin refuses to answer questions about repaying expenses

Gordon Barnhart critical of Senate expense claims he saw as clerk

Quebec Tory quits riding in frustration, says Conservatives are ignoring base

Memorandum of Understanding between the Canadian Commercial Corporation and the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Peru

Canada strengthens defence and security ties with Peru

Framework for an expanded and modernized air transport agreement with Peru

Canada-Peru Joint Statement

Development and sustainable economic growth in Peru

PM announces support for development and sustainable economic growth in Peru

Trudeau raises environmental questions over pipeline

Stephen Harper attends Pacific Alliance trade talks

Internet bill would unlock personal details, says watchdog

Nanos Number: Few see positives in current political climate

Alberta Politics


Danielle Smith slams Redford at Calgary leader's dinner

Ontario Politics


Windsor-Tecumseh by-election to be after budget passes

Quebec Politics


Quebec's separatist government highly unpopular: poll

Quebec Charter of Values could breed intolerance, warn Liberals

New Brunswick Politics


Provincial stats on repeat EI users needed, analyst says

Fitch faces new questions over trust fund use

Glut of Tory bills meant to stifle debate, Liberals allege

Nova Scotia Politics


Beer, wine should be sold in grocery stores: Tories

Newfoundland and Labrador Politics


Tories, MHA bear brunt of Bell Island ferry frustrations

Nunavut Politics


Nunavut government is now less accountable, says professor

Local Politics


Calgary: Busy parking spots in Calgary may soon cost more

Montreal: Boil water advisory delay questioned by Montreal councillor

Bathurst: Bathurst council rescinds Sunday shopping bylaw

Ottawa: Apparent clerical error leads to council debate

Toronto: Mayor Rob Ford stays silent while brother defends him

Toronto: Rob Ford: Councillors, media want answers on crack issue

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Stocks


Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

Stimulus rollback fears, TD trigger TSX slump

TSX Delisting Review - GLG Life Tech Corporation (Symbol: GLG)

IIROC Trading Halt - DGC

IIROC Trade Resumption - DGC

IIROC Trading Halt - TEI

IIROC Trading Resumption - TEI

IIROC Trading Halt - CSI (all issues)

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IIROC Trading Halt - MYN

IIROC Trade Resumption - MYN

IIROC Trading Halt - CRQ

IIROC Trade Resumption - CRQ

IIROC Trading Halt - MTA

IIROC Trade Resumption - MTA (all issues)

IIROC Trading Halt - RMI

IIROC Trading Resumption - MXM

IIROC Trading Resumption - CCC

Canadian Economy


Ottawa to push again for a national securities regulator

Number of EI beneficiaries fell for fifth straight month in March: StatsCan

Employment Insurance, March 2013

Commodities


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NGX Canadian Natural Gas Index

NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

Oil drops below $102 on demand doubts

Copper falls after China factory data hits recovery hopes

Oil falls to around $94 on gasoline stocks, Fed concerns

Gold up as dollar, shares slide after China, Europe data

New roughage tolerances for exports of rye and triticale

Farm cash receipts, first quarter 2013

Machinery and Equipment Price Index, first quarter 2013

Refined petroleum products, April 2013

Canadian Dollar "Loonie", Currency


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Loonie heads higher despite disappointing Chinese manufacturing data

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Real Estate Market


Canada's Flaherty worried about housing agency's insurance role

Cooling housing market will cost us 150,000 jobs, mortgage group warns

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries


Bank of Canada to auction C$2 bln in 21-day T-bills

Horizons announces May 2013 distributions for certain active ETFs

Connor, Clark & Lunn Capital Markets Inc. Declares Distributions for Funds

Return On Innovation Advisors Ltd. Announces May 2013 Distributions of ROI Canadian Real Estate Fund

Return On Innovation Advisors Ltd. Announces May 2013 Distributions of ROI Canadian Mortgage Income Fund

Return On Innovation Advisors Ltd. Announces May 2013 Distributions of ROI Canadian High Income Mortgage Fund

Agellan Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust announces May 2013 monthly distribution and implementation of distribution reinvestment plan

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund declares May distribution

Skylon Funds Announce Distributions For Month Ending May 2013

Trez Capital Senior Mortgage Investment Corporation announces May 2013 distribution

Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces May 2013 Distribution

Invesco Canada announces cash distributions for TSX-listed PowerShares ETFs

PowerShares Canada announces fund closures

Summit Industrial Income REIT Announces Strong Growth in First Quarter 2013

Aston Hill Advantage Bond Fund renews normal course issuer bid

TD Asset Management Inc. announces portfolio adviser change

Credit/Stock/Company Rating


SNC-Lavalin retains investment grade rating

Canadian Companies/Industry News


Marathon Oil provides asset divestiture update

Marathon Oil says no deal reached for sale of oil sands stake

Marathon Oil Scales 52-Week High

Sears Canada could be turning around, despite Target

Sears Canada Reports First Quarter Results

TD Bank profit rises despite sluggish housing growth

TD Bank profit up 2% to $1.7B

TD Bank Group Declares Dividends

Updated Health Hazard Alert - Certain in shell hazelnuts or mixed nuts in shell may contain Salmonella bacteria

Toshiba buys Hamilton-based manufacturer of custom electric motors

Union says Porter using lawsuit to stifle workers

Postal workers strike in Fort McMurray

TELUS welcomes Mobilicity debtholder vote in favour of acquisition

TELUS Acquisition Plan approved at meeting of Mobilicity debtholders on Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mobilicity announces revisions to the TELUS Acquisition Plan

Kingsway Announces Acquisition of HVAC Warranty Business

Whitecap Resources Inc. closes previously announced Dodsland Viking light oil acquisition

GLV Will Release Its Fiscal 2013 Results on June 6th, 2013

Aeterna Zentaris Announces "At-the-Market" Issuance Program

Innergex Closes Northwest Stave River Hydroelectric Project Financing

Hardwoods Distribution Announces Voting Results for the Election of Directors

WesternOne Inc. Announces Cash Distribution for May 2013

Alter NRG announces the closing of a testing services agreement for $750,000

Innergex Closes Northwest Stave River Hydroelectric Project Financing

Pollard Banknote Awarded New Primary Contract with Western Canada Lottery Corporation

Union Gas teams up with Western to deliver major energy savings

Irving Oil partners with Acadia University as first natural gas customer in Nova Scotia

CO2 Solutions Announces Extension of Agreement with Codexis

Pacific NorthWest LNG Awards FEED Contracts for LNG Facility Near Prince Rupert

Foraco International SA shareholders meeting declared a dividend of CDN$ 0.055

IBI Group Inc. announces suspension of its quarterly dividend to shareholders

Dividend Notice

Toscana Energy Confirms May Dividend

Sprott Resource Corp. Declares May Dividend

Desjardins General Insurance Group reports first quarter results

Invitation - Transcontinental Inc. - Release of Second Quarter 2013 Results and Conference Call

In-Touch Survey Systems Ltd. announces Q1 2013 financial results

WANTED Technologies Reports a 19% Increase in Revenues and Record Net Income of $372,000 for the Third Quarter

Biorem Reports 3rd Consecutive Quarter with Positive EBITDA

ATS Reports Annual and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

Petroamerica announces the financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013

TriOil Resources Ltd. announces record first quarter 2013 results

Yangarra Announces First Quarter 2013 Financial and Operating Results

Wheels announces first quarter 2013 results

NexGen Financial Announces First Quarter 2013 Results

Sterling Resources announces first quarter operating and financial results

Red Tiger Reports First Quarter Results

Canaccord Financial Inc. reports fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal 2013 results

Patheon Announces Changes to its Commercial Operations Structure

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Announces 2013 Annual Meeting Results

Moneta announces results of annual meeting

Arrowstar Provides Update on Corporate Developments

Monument Files Technical Report for Selinsing and Buffalo Reef

Buchans files technical report for Plymouth manganese deposit, New Brunswick, Canada

Giyani Gold Final Approval Received for Rock Island Project

Labrador Iron Mines Announces 33% Increase in Year-End Mineral Resource

Great Basin Gold Limited Insolvency Update

Red Tiger Announces Annual Meeting & Adoption of Advance Notice By-law

Wolfden Resources Announces Adoption of Advance Notice By-Law

Mantis sells its Cree Lake project

Claude Discovers Significant Extensions at the Santoy Gap and Santoy 8 Deposits

Cantex Mine Development Corp. - Clarification of Disclosure

Cline Mining announces resignation of director

Copper Mountain mine back in operation earlier than expected

Scorpio Mining Reports New Mineral Reserve Estimate for Nuestra Señora and Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Nuestra Señora, El Cajón and San Rafael Deposits

Sierra Iron Ore Arranges $2,000,000 Private Placement

Americas Bullion announces 12 % ownership of Wolfpack Gold Corp.

Treasury Metals Reports Near Surface Drilling Results

Duluth Metals Highlights 70 feet of 0.83% Copper, 0.28% Nickel and 0.876 grams TPM at Maturi Southwest in the Twin Metals Minnesota Project

Longview Announces Crude Oil Hedging Update for 2014

Gitennes Receives Payment on Urumalqui Project and Amends Agreement

Wrangler West Reports 2013 First Quarter Operating and Financial Results

Canyon announces final annual meeting Board of Directors election results

PetroNova announces first quarter 2013 results

Caracal Energy Shareholders Approve Name Change

Oando Energy Resources Announces Election of Directors

Petroamerica announces the financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013

Construction Union Wage Rate Index, April 2013

Legal News


RCMP moving to freeze assets in widening SNC-Lavalin probe

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5 AS AMENDED - and - IN THE MATTER OF SANDY WINICK, ANDREA LEE MCCARTHY, KOLT CURRY, LAURA MATEYAK, GREGORY J. CURRY, AMERICAN HERITAGE STOCK TRANSFER INC., AMERICAN HERITAGE STOCK TRANSFER, INC., BFM INDUSTRIES INC., LIQUID GOLD INTERNATIONAL CORP. (aka LIQUID GOLD INTERNATIONAL INC.), and NANOTECH INDUSTRIES INC.

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF BLACKWOOD & ROSE INC., STEVEN ZETCHUS and JUSTIN KRELLER (also known as JUSTIN KAY)

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF GLOBAL CONSULTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, GLOBAL CAPITAL GROUP, CROWN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP., MICHAEL CHOMICA, JAN CHOMICA and LORNE BANKS

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF ISSAM EL-BOUJI, GLOBAL RESP CORPORATION, GLOBAL GROWTH ASSETS INC., GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL TRUST FOUNDATION AND MARGARET SINGH

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT GROUP and ANNA HRYNISAK

BCSC alleges fraud and illegal distributions against two sisters and Alberta company

Civil rights lawyer Clayton Ruby represents union in $4-million Porter Airlines libel suit

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Omar Hayat

MFDA makes Orders against W. H. Stuart Mutuals Ltd. and Marilyn Dianne Stuart

MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Barbara Man

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Canadian political news for Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Federal Politics


Senate sends Duffy expense audit for 2nd internal review

New Brunswick MPs weigh in on Senate scandal

'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform

Liberals call for deeper probe, say PMO may be in contempt

Liberal senators want key players in Duffy controversy to testify

Senate returns to business as usual despite spending scandal

In Peru, PM's officials say Harper will answer questions on Senate controversy

Harper speech fails to answer questions on Duffy controversy: P.E.I. MPs

Baird takes the heat, Harper sheds little light on Senate spending scandal

Mike Duffy billed two Tory campaigns $510 during 2011 election while claiming Senate allowance

NDP Leader Mulcair urges Harper to release paper trail on Senate scandal

Tom Mulcair contacted by police about suspected bribe by ex-Laval mayor

Harper in Peru for trade talks amid Senate expense scandal

Harper test-drives new "extractive industries" approach to aid in Peru

NDP pitches 90-minute Question Period under extended sitting hours

Aboriginal Affairs deputy minister may testify at human rights tribunal

Marshall asks Senate committee to review her pay

British Columbia Politics


Adrian Dix to speak to media for first time since NDP loss

No second chances: NDP members call for Dix’s resignation

Adrian Dix to speak to media for first time since NDP loss

Ontario Politics


Ontario Politics: Horwath and Wynne are the most popular leaders in Ontario

Quebec Politics


Daniel Ratthé eager to return to CAQ caucus

Crucifix to stay in National Assembly: Drainville

Quebec Coalition party member suspended from caucus amid illegal-financing allegations

Nunavut Politics


Nunavut MLAs say public housing units not fairly distributed

Local Politics


Edmonton: Edmonton's Mayor Stephen Mandel bows out

St. John's: St. John's to spend $1.5M to develop park

St. John's: Chaulk re-enters St. John's mayoral race

Toronto: Rob Ford faces more calls to address crack allegations

Toronto: Ford keeping quiet on lawyer’s advice, deputy mayor says

Toronto: Rob Ford crack video scandal: What can Toronto council do about it?

Toronto: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has ruined the city’s reputation for good: Mallick

Windsor: Council cancelled in wake of fire

Winnipeg: Proposal to lease 4 city golf courses and sell Blumberg draws dozens of delegations to city meeting

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Stocks


Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

TSX rallies to two-month high on Fed comments, led by miners

Canadian Economy


Canada retail sales unchanged in March, gas prices a drag

Canada retail sales remain flat in March

Mark Carney: Canada works (PDF)

Canada works due to its critical foundational advantages, says Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney

Retail trade, March 2013

Job vacancies, three-month average ending in February 2013

Commodities


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NGX Canadian Natural Gas Indices Alberta Market Price

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NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

Oil slips towards $103 on U.S. demand worries

Gold up on weaker dollar, stimulus hopes before Fed testimony

Minister Ritz Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Dairy Commission

Dairy statistics, March 2013

Gold erases gains after Bernanke comments

Maine pipeline eyes plan to ship Canada oil sands crude

Canadian Dollar "Loonie", Currency


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C$ at 10-week low after flat domestic retail sales data

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Real Estate Market


Mortgage lobby group says Canadian housing starts will plunge 25-30 per cent by 2015

Investment in new housing construction, March 2013

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries


Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to open Hong Kong office

Canadian Companies/Industry News


Waterton Global Announces Successful Completion of Acquisition of Hollister Gold Mine and Esmeralda Mill in Nevada

Viscount Announces Completion of $675,000 Private Placement

BRP raises $262.3-million in largest Canadian IPO this year

BlackBerry co-founder stands behind move to extend BBM to other devices

Target’s Canadian stores open big as retailer posts lower earnings

Sears Canada reports earnings loss, falling sales in first quarter

Updated Health Hazard Alert - Certain in shell hazelnuts or mixed nuts in shell may contain Salmonella bacteria

Porter's proposed runway extension defers marine exclusion zone fill project

Via Rail adopts airline pricing model

Cogeco Cable sells C$300 mln of 10-yr notes - term sheet

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Canadian political news for Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Federal Politics


EI board appointees made banned donations to Conservatives

NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy

Harper to address Tory caucus amid Senate scandal

'Upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform

Harper: 'I'm not happy, I’m very upset' about Senate controversy

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the resignation of Nigel Wright

Conservative MP remains tight-lipped on Duffy scandal

Canadian PM says growing expenses scandal a distraction

PM’s former legal adviser arranged deal for Wright to give Duffy $90K

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Harper promises to tighten Senate expense rules

Those who seek to benefit from public office should leave Tory caucus: Stephen Harper

PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade

Harper leaves behind political storm in Ottawa, heads south for trade talks

Ontario Politics


Horwath will support Ontario Liberal budget

Quebec Politics


Thousands push for rejection of Bill 14

Nunavut Politics


Nunavut MLAs say public housing units not fairly distributed

Local Politics


Edmonton: Edmonton's Mayor Stephen Mandel to announce future

Montreal: Montreal politicians debate city council size — again

Toronto: Toronto councillors to weigh in on casino in revived debate

Toronto: City council rejects new downtown casino, Woodbine expansion

Toronto: Eyes on Toronto city hall for latest response from Ford camp in video scandal

Toronto: Rob Ford avoids media eager to ask about alleged video

Windsor: Windsor council to rule on giant Canadian flag on waterfront

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Stocks


Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

TSX hits 1-1/2 month high on broad rally, positive data

IIROC Trading Halt - KCO.P

IIROC Trading Halt - ZEN

IIROC Trading Resumption - ZEN

IIROC Trading Halt - WND

IIROC Trading Resumption - ED

Canadian Economy


Carney's parting advice: Capitalize on Canada's natural advantages

Commodities


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NGX Alberta Extended Peak Electricity RRO Index

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NGX Canadian Natural Gas Indices Alberta Market Price

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Index

NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

Gold down 1 pct on firm dollar ahead of Fed testimony

Crude Oil, Gold Look to Fed-Speak for Direction Cues

Oil falls on concern about Federal Reserve direction

Oil price down to near $96 as traders wait for Fed

Natural gas sales, March 2013

Pipeline inventories and exports of crude oil and condensate, March 2013

Canadian Dollar "Loonie", Currency


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C$ weaker as focus turns to Bernanke testimony

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Real Estate Market


What kind of a home can $380,588 buy?

Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries


Crombie REIT announces monthly distribution

Richards Packaging Income Fund announces May distribution

Manulife Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Announces Monthly and Special Distributions

Manulife Mutual Funds Names New Portfolio Managers of Two Emerging Markets Funds

American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP announces May 2013 cash distribution

First Trust Advantaged Short Duration High Yield Bond Fund Declares Monthly Distribution for May of $0.07 per unit

HealthLease Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces May 2013 Distribution

Dynamic Funds lowers management fees on certain fund series as part of enhancements to its Altitude Investment Programme

Canadian Companies/Industry News


Fertilizer Shipments Survey, third quarter 2012/2013 (final)

SQI Diagnostics Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Bank of Montreal says U.S. ambassador to become vice-chairman

Atlas Holdings and Blue Wolf Capital to Acquire Twin Rivers

BSM Technologies reports 97% EBITDA growth in Q2 2013

LeddarTech obtains $2.5 million in venture capital financing

DHX Media Announces Broadcast, Digital and Home Entertainment Deals in Latin America

Desjardins Financial Security posts net income of $104.2M in Q1 2013

Dollarama to Hold Annual Meeting of Shareholders and to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results

ArPetrol Ltd. announces first-quarter 2013 financial and operating results

Fiera Capital annual and special meeting of shareholders Thursday, May, 23, 2013

Patheon Announces Date of Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results

Cline Mining announces resignation of Chairman, Director and the appointment of new Chairman

Finlay Minerals Ltd. Announces Financings

Tasman granted Mining Lease for Norra Karr heavy REE project

Freegold Intersects 30.6 metres grading 0.96 g/t in Resource Expansion Drilling Golden Summit Project, Alaska

Tigris Uranium Corp. Completes Reverse Takeover: Changes Name to Wolfpack Gold Corp.

Focus and Stonegate enter into Letter of Intent for Focus to Acquire a 70% interest in Stonegate's Mantaro Phosphate Deposit in Peru

Eco Atlantic Provides Interpretation of the Oil Proven in Regional Drilling Results - Source Rocks and High Grade Oil Confirmed in Walvis Basin, Offshore Namibia

Mawson's Rompas high grade gold project, Finland: project update

IAMGOLD provides exploration update on Boto Project in Senegal

Premier provides additional drill results from Hardrock - Including 400.53 g/t Au across 5.0 metres (11.68 oz/t gold across 16.4 feet)

ArPetrol Ltd. announces first-quarter 2013 financial and operating results

Advantage Announces Updated Corporate Presentation

Advantage Announces Significant Increase in Reserves & Contingent Resources and Updates Guidance & Strategic Alternatives Process

Legal News


Enforcement Notice - IN THE MATTER OF John Winston Lang - Settlement Hearing

Ridgeline comments on GEM lawsuit

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF MONCASA CAPITAL CORPORATION and JOHN FREDERICK COLLINS

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Corp., and Bank of Montreal Chicago Branch

Monday, May 20, 2013

VIDEO: At Issue: The Senate Scandal

VIDEO: Harper Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Senate Expense Scandal

Canadian political news for Monday, May 20, 2013

Federal Politics


Harper's chief of staff Nigel Wright resigns amid Duffy scandal

Canada expenses: PM Harper's aide Nigel Wright quits

Harper's constituents react to chief of staff's resignation

Who is Ray Novak? A look at Stephen Harper's new chief of staff

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel says Wright wanted to ensure no taxpayer money 'on the hook'

Pamela Wallin forced out of Tory caucus over preliminary audit results

Email is proof Senate greenlit expenses, Brazeau says

Duffy scandal has smeared entire Senate, Baker says

Mistakes in Senator Duffy controversy 'mind boggling'

Ashfield, Shea react to Mike Duffy controversy

Job grant program advertised by Harper government doesn't yet exist

Charles as prince regent? Possibility raises a puzzle for Canada

British Columbia Politics


B.C. NDP brass publicly support Adrian Dix

Alberta Politics


Danielle Smith asks RCMP to investigate Sandhu

Alberta to open 6 new trade offices

Ontario Politics


Ontario Politics: Liberals and PCs tied; 1 in 3 believe Wynne’s testimony that she wasn’t involved in gas plant cancellation decisions

Horwath offers no hint on budget approval in Windsor

Hatfield wins NDP nomination for Windsor-Tecumseh

Quebec Politics


PQ's proposed changes to Bill 14 leave critics skeptical

Yukon Politics


Yukon flood victims advised to register with government

Local Politics


Toronto: Rob Ford should resign if allegations true, councillors say

Toronto: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford cancels weekly radio show

Toronto: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies drug video allegations

Toronto: Matlow says council likely to reject casino at meeting

Toronto: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says downtown casino 'dead'

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Stocks


Canadian Derivatives

Canadian Market Summary

Stock Market Report: Closing Summary

Indices & Constituents

New Company Listings & Initial Public Offerings - Current

TSX Delisting Review - ProSep Inc. (Symbol PRP)

IIROC Trade Resumption - RMM.UN

IIROC Trading Resumption - CRD

Canadian Economy


Cheaper gas pushes inflation lower

Commodities


NGX Alberta Flat Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Extended Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Alberta Super Peak Electricity RRO Index

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Indices Alberta Market Price

NGX Canadian Natural Gas Index

NGX Canadian Long Term Natural Gas Index

Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) Futures

Western Canadian Select (WCS) Crude

Oil slips towards $104 on demand outlook, dollar

Silver falls; gold heads for longest slide in 4 years

Silver drops despite steady market tone elsewhere

Copper rises on weak dollar, growth worries linger

Canadian Dollar "Loonie", Currency


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Bonds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Treasuries


Plazacorp Retail Properties LTD. and KEYreit announce reconstitution of KEYreit board and other matters relating to the completion of the offer for KEYreit

KEYreit Offer Valued at $325 Million by Plazacorp is Completed

Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. announces completion of offer for KEYreit

Global Diversified Investment Grade Income Trust II - Monthly Distribution and Net Asset Value as at May 15, 2013

Monthly Distribution and Net Asset Value as at May 15, 2013

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Announces Voting Results For Election of Trustees and Cash Distribution for May 2013

Sprott Strategic Fixed Income Fund Announces Monthly Distribution of $0.05 per unit for May 2013

McCoy Corporation announces quarterly dividend

NorthWest International Healthcare Properties REIT announces monthly distribution

Dundee International REIT May 2013 monthly distribution

Edgefront Realty Corp. mails information circular regarding conversion to Real Estate Investment Trust

Credit/Stock/Company Rating


Fitch Affirms 2 Bank of Montreal Money Market Funds at 'AAAmmf'

Canadian Companies/Industry News


Fed tells Bank of Montreal to fight money laundering harder

Antipsychotic drugs recalled

Arnold T. Kondrat - Acquisition of shares

Tenth Power Technologies Corp. announces the completion of its going private transaction

Mullen Group Ltd. to Acquire Jay's Moving & Storage Ltd.

Mullen Group Ltd. Announces Declaration of Dividend

Agnico Eagle Completes Acquisition of Urastar

Clarke Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bids

Vicwest Inc. Announces Director Election Results of its 2013 Shareholder Meeting

Metro Transit in Halifax awards New Flyer a new contract for 80 40-foot Xcelsior buses

Ironhorse Announces Q1 2013 Financial and Operating Results

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Reports First Quarter Results

Genterra Capital Inc. ("GCI") reports second quarter financial results

First quarter 2013: Hydro-Québec posts a net result of $1,360 million

Héroux-Devtek will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter results ended March 31, 2013

Winalta Announces First Quarter Results 2013

Aldridge Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for Yenipazar Feasibility Study, Announces Results of Annual Meeting, and Files Q1 2013 Financial Statements

Toscana Energy Announces first Quarter 2013 Results

Insurance Bureau of Canada Appoints Amanda Dean Vice-President, Atlantic Canada

Halogen Software Completes Initial Public Offering and Commences Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Pyxis Technologies is proud to announce its mandate with Montréal's Pediatric Medical Group (PMG)

With Strike deadline approaching at OLG Slots at Woodbine, PSAC REVP comments on termination of Paul Godfrey and appointment of new Interim Chair at OLG

Taseko renews Shareholder Rights Plan

Northern Dynasty comments on National Marine Fisheries Service status review of Lake Iliamna Seals

Argex announces resignation of Peter H. Smith as director

PURE Energy Minerals Limited Board Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. announces receipt of subscription agreement for US$4 million private placement

Aldridge Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for Yenipazar Feasibility Study, Announces Results of Annual Meeting, and Files Q1 2013 Financial Statements

Colibri Provides Exploration Update at the Colibri (Pitaya) Gold Project in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico and Receives Notification from Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd.

Gran Tierra Energy Announces Successful Acreage Awards in Brazil

Oando Energy Resources announces additional 2,500 bopd production capacity from Ebendo field

Ironhorse Announces Q1 2013 Financial and Operating Results

ShawCor Names New Chair & Vice Chair And Reports Voting Results from Annual General Meeting

Winalta Announces First Quarter Results 2013

Sonoro Terminates Investor Relations Agreement

Ensign Energy Services Inc. Announces the Final 2013 Annual Meeting Board of Director Election Results

Tembec announces closing of the sale of its NBSK pulp mill in Skookumchuck, British Columbia

Resolute Stockholders Vote in Favor of Each Proposal at Annual Meeting

Red Tiger Announces Completion of Shares for Debt Transaction

Blue Note Files a Notice of Intention to Make a Proposal and Initiates a Bid Process

Pacific Coal Resources Ltd. announces receipt of subscription agreement for US$4 million private placement

Diamond Fields Closes $200,000 Financing, Advises of Change of Listing Status, and Confirms Certain Securities to be Held in Escrow

Sofame Plans $275,000 Private Placement at $0.02

Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (TSX:RME, OTCQX:RCKXF) announces director resignation

Sears Canada Introduces New Hometown Store Model in Orillia

Colabor Group Inc. announces the appointment of Jean-François Neault as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Important Safety Notice: Voluntary Recall of Joe Fresh Sleeper

Exchange Income Corporation Announces May 2013 Dividend

Diane-35's benefit as acne drug outweigh risks, Health Canada finds

Legal News


Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - AND - IN THE MATTER OF PRO-FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.

Enforcement Notice - IN THE MATTER OF Shelley Blanchard - Discipline decision - Liability and Penalty

Notice from the Office of the Secretary - IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED - and - IN THE MATTER OF MING CHAO ZHAO

Ming Chao Zhao Settles with the Ontario Securities Commission on Insider Trading Violations

Enforcement Notice - IN THE MATTER OF Roger Michael Biduk - Penalty Hearing

ASC orders bans against Steven Vincent Weeres and Rebekah Donszelmann

Bell Mobility to appeal ruling in 911 lawsuit