What to watch for in Canadian business this week:
The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Governor Stephen Poloz is expected to proceed cautiously amid economic headwinds.
Medical marijuana producer Aphria Inc. releases third-quarter results Monday. It has been working to trim its investments in the U.S. where pot is illegal under federal law.
Statistics Canada releases the monthly survey of manufacturing for February and Canada’s international transactions in securities for February on Tuesday.
CP Rail releases first-quarter results after markets close on Wednesday. CP and Canadian National Railway have faced intense scrutiny over extended shipping delays that have created a backlog in grain shipments. Rogers Communications releases first-quarter results on Thursday, and will also make an announcement on Monday regarding its wireless 5G network. Canada’s push toward fifth-generation technology promises network upgrades.