PRESS DIGEST-Canada - Nov 19

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)