PRESS DIGEST-Canada - November 5

Nov 5 (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

- India has joined China in imposing steep tariffs on Canadian yellow peas, 30% and 100% respectively, crippling exports to Canada's two largest markets and prompting farmers to urge Ottawa to resolve the escalating trade disputes.

- Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget encourages private-sector investment through targeted incentives and infrastructure spending, but falls short of sweeping tax or regulatory reforms, leaving business leaders seeking bolder action amid economic uncertainty and U.S. trade pressures

- Telehealth provider Maple Corp has acquired New Brunswick startup Beyond ADHD to expand virtual care for Canadians with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, aiming to scale services amid rising demand and limited public access, though financial terms were not disclosed.

NATIONAL POST

- Ottawa's deal with graphite miner Nouveau Monde NOU.TO aims to counter China's dominance in battery-grade graphite by securing domestic supply and enabling sales to niche markets, offering a potential template for Canada's broader critical minerals strategy.

- Canada's 2025 federal budget has reopened the door to airport privatisation, proposing lease extensions and investment incentives to attract private capital, while allocating C$55.2 million ($39.36 million) for safety upgrades at regional airports starting in 2026.

($1 = 1.4024 Canadian dollars)