Business Brief: The rearming of Canada

News Snapshot:

Good morning. Canadian taxpayers are about to start spending a whole lot more on this country’s military, after Prime Minister Mark Carney committed to the biggest boost to defence spending since the Second World War. Today, we’ll consider where these many billions of dollars might come from and where they might land. But first: In the news Wildfires: An aggressive start to the wildfire season this year has jeopardized Manitoba’s economy more than any other province in the country. Tech: BlackBerry’s stock soared Wednesday after the company reported its first net profit in more than three years. Retail: Ruby Liu...