India, July 21 -- The Canadian market is up in positive territory Monday afternoon, lifted by strong gains in the materials sector thanks to higher metal prices. A few stocks from communications, real estate and technology sectors are also notably higher.

Shares from the rest of the sectors are turning in a subdued performance.

The mood is cautious with investors looking for news from the trade front.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 44.65 points or 0.16% at 27,358.66 a few minutes ago.

Novagold Resources is up nearly 9%. SSR Mining, Centerra Gold, Fortuna Silver Mines, Seabridge Gold, Silvercorp Metals, New Gold, Pan American Silver, Alamos Gold, Torex Gold Resources, Kinross Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, OceanaGold and Dundee ...