Total number of common shares issued will be based on closing market price on Oct. 2
Finance minister says new legislation will be introduced in the fall, following public comments
Conservatives eliminate double taxation of dividends
Patience will be rewarded, says TD Economics
Provinces expected to follow lead of federal government
Firms increased dividends, but cut share buy-backs
Indices tap high-yielding non-U.S. stocks
Changes to trust sector could heighten risk
Fund to pay out 7¢ per unit
Greater willingness by U.S. corporations to reward shareholders