
Canadian dollar hits 80 cent US mark, continuing recent climb
Loonie hasn’t closed above 80 cents US since June 30, 2015.

Aerospace scores highest profits since 2001: report
Conference Board forecasts sector profits will surpass $2.13 billion in 2020.
Loonie dips below 71 cents US for first time since 2003
BMO economist says dollar could dip below $0.70 before it starts to recover.
US lawmakers criticize China’s sudden falling yuan
But Beijing says it’s aimed at making the tightly controlled currency more market-oriented.
Ontario cities continue their road to recovery in 2015
A weaker Canadian dollar and solid US economy will continue to drive stronger manufacturing activity.
Falling oil prices, low dollar weaken provincial economic outlook
Even if Alberta runs a big deficit, it would take decades before it’s in the same debt situation as Ontario, CIBC report says.
Canadian economy in for a very bumpy ride
Compared to going into the 2009 global recession, it’s in much worse shape.
Com Dev says stronger US dollar helped revenue
New satellite orders during Q1 totalled $36.6 million.
Canada’s mid-sized firms in decline: BDC
Manufacturing sector worst hit, losing half its firms between 2006 and 2010.

IMF eyes elevating loonie to elite global reserve currencies
Could put more upward pressure on the dollar.
Exports to grow 5% this year and 6% more in 2013: EDC
A 97-cent loonie in 2013 offers exporters a bit of a reprieve.
What’s behind gas price hikes? Oil company greed: Analyst
En-Pro International says no reason for the recent price hike.
NewPage idles two NS paper machines
Two paper machines at a Nova Scotia mill are shutting down indefinitely as its parent company grapples with economic challenges and rising costs.