Performance was slightly lower than expected, given reduced mining and oil and gas operations
Revenues rose by $1.3 billion on higher interest and employment insurance premiums, and greater proceeds from personal income tax
But the $3.25 billion in total disbursements in the first half of the year compares with $4.72 billion in the first six months last year
At issue is the financing of fossil fuel expansion projects
Avison Young said it expects availability and vacancy to continue rising in the short term
U.S. critics continue to push for relief for Americans who own seasonal properties in Canada
The bank's financial results will be released Aug. 24
The boost is part of the province's $4.5 billion in family supports
StatsCan reported sales were up in four of the seven subsectors that it tracks
Chemical products and motor vehicles were winners, while primary metals fell