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Business News Advisory from The Canadian Press

Here are the CP Business Department's plans for today and the top business stories so far. All times Eastern unless otherwise stated. All ETAs and wordcounts approximate. Entries are subject to change as news develops.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Hopwood at 416-507-2151 or kate.hopwood@thecanadianpress.com, or Jody White at jody.white@thecanadianpress.com. You can always reach the desk at business@thecanadianpress.com or 416-507-2138.

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COVERING:

Christopher Reynolds will have an update to the CGI story.

We will be monitoring Bank of Canada deputy governor Toni Gravelle's panel discussion and copy will move on merit Wednesday. A story is planned for Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem's appearance at the Senate committee on banking, trade and commerce.

A brief story is planned on the Vancouver home sales.

A story is also planned on the latest financial results from Lightspeed Commerce that are expected to come after the close of trading.

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TOP STORIES:

CGI tops expectations with higher Q1 profit

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- CGI Inc. beat expectations as it reported its first-quarter profit rose to $367.4 million, up seven per cent from $343.5 million from the same period last year. Words: 180, Photos: 1

CALENDAR:

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. to release its third-quarter results after the close of markets.

Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver releases January home sales figures.

CGI Inc. holds annual meeting and conference call to discuss its first-quarter results.

Toni Gravelle, deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, participates in a panel discussion at the International Swaps and Derivatives Association.

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem, along with senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers, will appear by videoconference before the standing Senate committee on banking, trade and commerce. 

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