Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable, a shareholder advocacy group says, as economic threats from the U.S. rekindle interest across the country in new pipelines.

CEO Ian Edwards says the name change to AtkinsRéalis both signifies an inflection point for the firm and offers a greater sense of belonging to employees who work for its subsidiaries.

The environment is going to become difficult for stock markets, predicted president and CEO Charles Emond, who said rates will have to go up a bit more to contain stubborn inflation, and there will be an economic slowdown.