In the first quarter of 2021, Canadian corporations reported an increase of 18.1% (+$15.4 billion) in net income before taxes, to $100.7 billion. Operating revenue edged up 0.6% (+$6.7 billion) to $1,103.7 billion during the quarter. In the first quarter, the financial sector in Canada recorded an increase in net income before taxes of 11.0% (+$3.9 billion). Net income before taxes in the non-financial sector increased by 23.1% (+$11.5 billion) to $61.2 billion in the first quarter. Net income before taxes in the mining and quarrying and support activities industry recorded a $4.5 billion increase, reaching $3.3 ... (full story)