Canadian corporations reported an increase of 1.5%, or $2.4 billion, in net income before taxes (NIBT) in the second quarter of this year, according to official figures released on Friday. The gain was driven by an increase in the non-financial sector with 3%, but partially offset by the financial sector with a decline of 1.8%, Statistics Canada said in a statement. NIBT of primary metal and fabricated metal product, and ...