Gains widespread as sales increase in 16 of 21 industries
Profit drops in Q2, but revenue rises to record US$11.5 billion
Manufacturing sales gains widespread in May: StatsCan
Retail investors outside B.C., Alberta and Ontario are limited in their ability to participate in IPOs
Price of oil slides
Total assets under management drop
Association recommends a principles-based approach to securities regulation
With life expectancy up and real returns down, RRIF holders face savings depletion
Proposals include minor adjustments to TFSA rules
Rates likely in holding pattern until mid-2009, economists say