Canadian dollar loses ground
Block of business involves 120,000 life policies with a face amount of almost US$500 million
Canadians more optimistic than their southern neighbours
Quebec court asked to enforce the existing requirement that 90% of independent unitholders accept any takeover offer
Activity to stabilize in 2011 in line with demographic trends
Opposed shareholders accept decision
Goods surplus with the United States shrinks by $2.3 billion
Second monthly gain in a row
On track for projected $49.2B annual shortfall
Financial industry profits drop 2.7%