PM shares three Canadian picks
The central bank halted dividend hikes for lenders last March before loosening restrictions in December
Banks see few places to put their big profits other than back into the hands of their shareholders
More upside for banks could follow their recent strong earnings season
When restrictions are lifted, expect accumulated capital to flow to shareholders
The index firm added sustainability screens to its Dividend Aristocrats family
Three Canadian sectors to watch, plus one darkhorse
Total returns for the category lagged last year, but many funds offer healthy payouts
Lower expected returns shift focus to value, dividends
Bond, dividend and active equity funds started trading Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange