Press Digest: Canada - Nov 19

Bank of Nova Scotia

19/11/2025 13:52

Nov 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

** Canada's government and Alberta province are close to striking an energy accord long sought by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to boost her province’s oil and natural gas sector.

** Only 2 per cent of Canadian companies are seeing a return on their investments in generative artificial intelligence despite widespread adoption by businesses, according to a new survey from KPMG.

** Barrick Mining Corp ABX.TO unveiled a slew of management changes late Tuesday aimed at improving its subpar performance and bulking up its operations in North America, shortly after markets learned activist investor Elliott has amassed a large stake in the gold miner.

NATIONAL POST

** Bank of Nova Scotia BNS.TO is appointing current chief risk officer Phil Thomas as its new chief strategy and operating officer starting in December.

($1 = 1.4000 Canadian dollars)

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