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Canada Bureau Chief

James Fontaine

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James covers the TSX, Canadian energy and the country’s industrial policy from Toronto.

Based in Toronto, Canada · 6 stories

Stories by this author

Financial district exterior at dusk
Commodities

Copper hits 15-month high on supply concerns

Markets moved quickly on the news, with traders reweighting exposure across rate-sensitive and resource-linked sectors.

By James Fontaine4 min read

Financial district exterior at dusk
Economy

Canada's economy shows signs of resilience in Q1

Markets moved quickly on the news, with traders reweighting exposure across rate-sensitive and resource-linked sectors.

By James Fontaine4 min read

Toronto skyline at dusk
Energy

Canadian energy majors lift buybacks on stronger cash flow

Free cash flow at the top four producers exceeded consensus, funding a larger return-of-capital programme.

By James Fontaine5 min read

Construction site in Toronto
Employment

Canadian employment beats forecasts on construction hiring

Payrolls added 41,000 positions, with the participation rate holding steady.

By James Fontaine5 min read

Toronto financial district
Editor’s analysis

Why the TSX is more cyclical than its headline weightings suggest

Financials dominate the index, but earnings sensitivity still tracks the energy and materials complex.

By James Fontaine8 min read

Industrial facility in Ontario
Deep dive

Deep dive: Canada’s industrial policy and the TSX opportunity

Subsidy design is shaping where processing capacity lands — and which listed names capture it.

By James Fontaine13 min read