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‘Fantastically good’ Canadian economy shifts focus to rate hike

Bloomberg Canada’s economy is gaining strength instead of buckling amid a trade fight with the US. Exports rose to a record high in June even as President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum, and gross domestic product expanded in May at its fastest clip in a year, according to data released this week by Statistics Canada. That has ...

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Aimia open to Aeroplan deal with Air Canada-led group

Bloomberg Aimia Inc. is leaving the door open to reaching an agreement with the Air Canada-led group that sought to acquire the company’s Aeroplan rewards program, seeking a sweetened offer from the airline. Aimia said it wants at least $347 million for Aeroplan after the Air Canada group boosted its bid to C$325 million from an initial proposal of C$250 ...

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Bombardier eases cash burn as train, jet-parts sales climb

Bloomberg Bombardier Inc. burned through less cash than expected in its last quarter as the majority owner of the C Series jetliner, buoyed by rising sales of aircraft parts and rail equipment. Revenue rose in the second quarter and Canada’s largest aerospace company reported a surprise profit, according to a statement. Bombardier also reaffirmed its sales, earnings and cash-flow targets ...

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