Press Digest: Canada - April 29

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

29/04/2026 12:28

April 29 (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 Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released a spring economic statement on Tuesday that accounts for more than $54 billion in new spending over six years, while still beating Ottawa’s deficit targets thanks to improved growth forecasts.

** Health Canada has approved the first generic version of Danish drugmaker Novo ​Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic made by Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy's ‌Laboratories, its website showed on Tuesday.

 (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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