Economy of Toronto

George Weston Limited Announces Timing of First Quarter Earnings Release

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
S&P/TSX 60 Index, Economy of Toronto, Weston family, Loblaw Companies, Weston, George Weston Limited, Choice Properties REIT, System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, ONTARIO

TORONTO, April 7, 2020 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) will be announcing its 2020 First Quarter Results on May 5, 2020at 6:00AM (ET).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 7, 2020 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) will be announcing its 2020 First Quarter Results on May 5, 2020at 6:00AM (ET).
  • Please refer to George Weston Limited's Management Proxy Circular dated March 13, 2020, available on www.weston.ca or under George Weston Limited's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com , for additional details on how to attend the virtual meeting.
  • George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882.
  • The Company operates through its three reportable operating segments, Loblaw Companies Limited, Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and Weston Foods.

RBC Client Relief Program: Committed to helping Canadians when they need it most

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 6, 2020
RBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Economy of Canada, Earl Jones, Economy of Toronto

Today, through the RBC Client Relief program, RBC announced further financial support for clients across Canada who need it most.

Key Points: 
  • Today, through the RBC Client Relief program, RBC announced further financial support for clients across Canada who need it most.
  • Over the last several weeks, RBC has connected with over 250,000 Canadians to provide mortgage, credit card and loan relief through principal and interest payment deferrals, and RBC is committing to do more.
  • Business Client Support for business owners in need, providing customized advice and solutions to relieve financial pressures and disruption.
  • "Canadians continue to reach out in need, and our employees are working tirelessly to support our clients," added McLaughlin.

Brookfield Renewable Partners 2020 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast for Investors and Analysts

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 6, 2020
Economy of Toronto, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Companies, Brookfield, Economy of Ontario, BEP, Brookfield Asset Management, Companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Standard & Poor's

BROOKFIELD, News, April 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You are invited to participate in Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX: BEP.UN; NYSE: BEP) 2020 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss results and current business initiatives with members of senior management.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, News, April 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You are invited to participate in Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX: BEP.UN; NYSE: BEP) 2020 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss results and current business initiatives with members of senior management.
  • For those who are unable to participate in the conference call, a taped rebroadcast will also be available until May 13, 2020.
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners operates one of the worlds largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms.
  • Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $540 billion of assets under management.

Barclays Announces Changes to the Quarterly Composition of The CIBC Atlas Select MLP Index

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 6, 2020
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Companies, S&P/TSX 60 Index, Economy of Toronto, Barclays, CIBC Bank USA

The Index Constituents are selected for inclusion in the Index using the CIBC Select MLP Strategy (the Strategy) developed by CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. (the Index Selection Agent).

Key Points: 
  • The Index Constituents are selected for inclusion in the Index using the CIBC Select MLP Strategy (the Strategy) developed by CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. (the Index Selection Agent).
  • The Index Selection Agent provides the Index Constituents that are selected by the Strategy to Barclays Bank PLC, as index sponsor.
  • CIBC Bank USA and CIBC Private Wealth Group, LLC are both indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of CIBC.
  • An investment in any ETNs linked to the CIBC Atlas Select MLP Index (the ETNs) involves risks.

Scotiabank Mourns Passing of Former Chairman Thomas O'Neill

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 6, 2020
S&P/TSX 60 Index, Scotiabank, Acumen, Economy of Toronto, Companies, Economy of Canada

TORONTO, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ - It is with great sadness that countless across Scotiabank mourn the loss of Thomas O'Neill, former Chairman of the Bank.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 6, 2020 /CNW/ - It is with great sadness that countless across Scotiabank mourn the loss of Thomas O'Neill, former Chairman of the Bank.
  • It's greater than his integrity, generosity and tremendous business acumen," said Scotiabank President & CEO Brian Porter.
  • Mr. O'Neill was Board Chairman from 2014 to 2019 and was appointed to the Scotiabank Board in 2008.
  • Under his stewardship, Scotiabank underwent significant transformation to strategically reposition its businesses and made significant investments in technology and leadership development.

Loblaw Companies Limited Announces Timing of First Quarter 2020 Earnings Release

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Loblaw Companies, S&P/TSX 60 Index, George Weston Limited, Companies, Retailers, Loblaws, Mobil, Economy of Toronto

BRAMPTON, ON, April 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) announced today thatit will release its first quarter 2020 results on April 29, 2020 at 6:30 a.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, April 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) announced today thatit will release its first quarter 2020 results on April 29, 2020 at 6:30 a.m. (ET).
  • The release will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET), as well as an audio webcast.
  • To access Loblaw's first quarter conference call, please dial (647) 427-7450or (888) 231-8191.
  • Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services.

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE TO ISSUE CDN$350 MILLION OF GREEN BONDS

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Economy of Toronto, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Companies, Brookfield Asset Management, Economy of Ontario, Brookfield, Companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Brookfield Renewable Partners ULC, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable, will be the issuer of the Additional Notes, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Brookfield Renewable and certain of its key holding subsidiaries.

Key Points: 
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners ULC, a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable, will be the issuer of the Additional Notes, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Brookfield Renewable and certain of its key holding subsidiaries.
  • Brookfield Renewable intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Additional Notes to repay indebtedness incurred by Brookfield Renewable to fund Eligible Investments as defined in the Brookfield Renewable Green Bond and Preferred Securities Framework dated February 2020.
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners operates one of the worlds largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms.
  • Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $540 billion of assets under management.

CIBC announces fully digital application process for the new Canada Emergency Business Account, expects over 150,000 eligible small business clients to apply

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Financial services, Finance, Economy of Toronto, Bank, Oppenheimer Holdings, CIBC Mellon

The new digital application process will allow small business owners who bank with CIBC to apply for the CEBA in just minutes once the loans are available beginning the week of April 6th.

Key Points: 
  • The new digital application process will allow small business owners who bank with CIBC to apply for the CEBA in just minutes once the loans are available beginning the week of April 6th.
  • Once the loan is processed, funds will be deposited directly to their CIBC Business Operating Account.
  • The actions we are taking are geared towards doing everything we can to support our small business clients."
  • CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients.

The Valens Company Receives Conditional Approval to Graduate to the TSX

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
TSX Venture Exchange, Toronto Stock Exchange, Economy of Toronto, Hod HaSharon, Valens, Roman emperors, Stock exchanges, Late antiquity

KELOWNA, BC, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSXV: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF)(the "Company", "Valens" or "The Valens Company"), a global leader in the end-to-end development and manufacturing of innovative, cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to uplist from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") to the TSX.

Key Points: 
  • KELOWNA, BC, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSXV: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF)(the "Company", "Valens" or "The Valens Company"), a global leader in the end-to-end development and manufacturing of innovative, cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce it has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to uplist from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") to the TSX.
  • Final approval of the listing is subject to the Company fulfilling any remaining conditions as required by the TSX.
  • The Company expects to satisfy all of the requirements and will issue a statement once a trading date has been confirmed by the TSX.
  • The Valens Company is a global leader in the end-to-end development and manufacturing of innovative, cannabinoid-basedproducts.

Canopy Rivers Announces Launch of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Toronto Stock Exchange, Economy of Toronto, Economy of Canada

Bid reflects management's view that company is undervalued, belief in future growth

Key Points: 
  • Bid reflects management's view that company is undervalued, belief in future growth
    TORONTO, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Rivers Inc. ("Canopy Rivers" or the "Company") (TSX:RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a venture capital firm specializing in cannabis, announces that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted the notice of Canopy Rivers' intention to commence a normal course issuer bid (the "NCIB").
  • "With our strong cash position, launching the NCIB gives us the flexibility to purchase back our stock," said Narb Alexandrian, President & CEO, Canopy Rivers.
  • Canopy Rivers has developed an investment ecosystem of complementary cannabis operating companies that represent various segments of the value chain across the emerging cannabis sector.
  • Canopy Rivers does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.