TORONTO, March 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as higher oil prices boosted energy shares and the Federal Reserve signaled growing confidence in the U.S. economic outlook.
* The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE closed up 58.92 points, or 0.38 percent, at 15,675.28.
* The TSX posted 8 new 52-week highs and 4 new lows. Across all Canadian issues there were 19 new 52-week highs and 34 new lows.
* The largest percentage gainer on the TSX was BRP Inc DOO.TO , which rose 9.5 percent, while the largest decliner was Aphria Inc APH.TO , down 4.5 percent.
* Among the most active Canadian stocks by volume were First Quantum FM.TO , up 3.6 percent at C$18.65; Bombardier BBDb.TO , up 0.8 percent at C$3.76 and Aurora Cannabis ACB.TO , down 2.1 percent at C$10.08.
* The energy sector gained 3.2 percent, reflecting a 3 percent gain in the price of U.S. crude oil CLc1 .