Dividend 15 Split Corp. announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 10% of its Preferred and Class A Shares. The bid will run from June 3, 2026 to June 2, 2027, with monthly purchase limits of 2% of outstanding shares. The company invests in a portfolio of leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks.

Skills Canada National Competition 2026 concluded in Toronto with over 500 students and apprentices competing for national champion titles across 40+ skill areas. The event promoted skilled trades and technology careers to thousands of student visitors, with support from government partners and corporate sponsors including Home Hardware, UA Canada, Cenovus Energy, and Air Canada.

Skills/Compétences Canada held the closing ceremony of the 2026 Canadian Olympiads for Skilled Trades and Technologies in Toronto, where over 500 students and apprentices competed for national titles across 40+ disciplines. The event featured thousands of student visitors, industry leaders, and celebrity participants, with the next competition scheduled for Calgary in 2027.

Royal Bank of Canada announced a 12-cent increase (7% raise) to its quarterly common share dividend, bringing it to $1.76 per share, payable August 24, 2026. The board also declared dividends for several preferred share series.

As inflation rises to 3.8% in April, investors are seeking protection strategies. The article recommends dividend stocks and international equities as inflation hedges. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is highlighted as a suitable option, offering a 3.47% dividend yield, low 0.07% expense ratio, and strong historical returns of 21% annually over three years.

Canadian Banc Corp. corrected its May dividend declaration, revising the Class A share dividend from $0.18588 to $0.16900 per share due to an unadjusted VWAP calculation that failed to account for a May 19 Class A share split (1.1 for 1). The corrected dividend is payable June 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026. Preferred shareholders will receive $0.04958 per share.

RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announced May 2026 cash distributions for unitholders of RBC ETFs across various bond, equity, and dividend-focused funds. Unitholders of record on May 22, 2026, will receive distributions payable on May 29, 2026.

Financial 15 Split Corp. announced a 10-for-100 share split of its Class A shares effective May 19, 2026, subject to TSX approval. The split will result in approximately 10% increase in total distributions through additional share issuance, with monthly distributions remaining at $0.12570 per share. The company invests in a portfolio of major North American financial services companies.

Canadian Banc Corp. announced a share split of its Class A shares (10 additional shares per 100 held) effective May 19, 2026, subject to TSX approval. The company will maintain its 15% annualized monthly cash distribution target. The company invests primarily in six Canadian banks and employs a covered call writing strategy to enhance returns.

East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR) announced a non-brokered private placement of 31.8 million units at $0.11 per unit to raise up to $3.5 million. Director Derek Lew will participate with $1.0 million for 9.1 million units. The proceeds will be used to repay Royal Bank of Canada debt and fund operating expenses. CEO Jason Bailey expressed confidence in the company's turnaround strategy and 2026 outlook.

NuScale Power stock has declined 22% in 2026 despite a recent 40% surge. The author recommends buying before June 2, when management will present at a Royal Bank of Canada conference. Key catalysts include a May 7 earnings report and the June 2 presentation, where investors should monitor management's focus on long-term growth drivers like AI data center demand and the status of five exploratory NDAs with major tech companies.

RBC Global Asset Management Inc. announced April 2026 cash distributions for unitholders of RBC ETFs. Unitholders of record on April 23, 2026, will receive distributions payable on April 30, 2026. The announcement includes distribution amounts for over 50 RBC ETFs across bond, dividend, and specialty investment categories.