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- Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD) will be moved to the Consumer Discretionary sector index under the code 25101010 – Auto Parts & Equipment. The company was previously classified in the Industrials sector under the code 20104020 – Heavy Electrical Equipment.
- GSI Lumonics Inc. (TSX:GSI) will be moved to the Information Technology sector index under the code 45203010 – Electronic Equipment Manufacturers. The company was previously classified in the Industrials sector under the code 20106020 – Industrial Machinery.
- MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) will be moved to the Information Technology sector index under the code 45103010 – Application Software. The company was previously classified in the Industrials sector under the code 20201030 – Diversified Commercial Services.
- Astral Media Inc. (TSX:ACM.NV.A) will remain in the Consumer Discretionary sector index. However, its GICS code will change from 25401030 – Movies & Entertainment to the new code 25401020 – Broadcasting & Cable TV.
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