The Week in Canadian Press Releases: 10 Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week
TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Xplore Obtains Creditor Protection Under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
Xplore has secured the initial funding, referred to as debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing, needed to continue providing service to the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who rely on Xplore. - Tim Hortons® brings holiday magic with new menu inspired by the beloved classic holiday movie ELF
Tim Hortons is bringing Buddy the Elf’s North Pole cheer to Tims restaurants across Canada with a new campaign in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products that’s inspired by New Line Cinema’s ELF. - American Express and Marriott Bonvoy® Expand Canadian Card Portfolio with New No-Annual-Fee Card and Enhanced Benefits
“Travel is a powerful motivator for our Cardmembers, and our relationship with Marriott Bonvoy helps turn everyday spending into experiences they can look forward to,” said Rey Saeidi, Vice President, Proprietary and Co-Brand Products, Lending and Rewards at American Express Canada. - National Bank of Canada to expand its offering to Canadian families with the acquisition of Embark Student Corp.
National Bank of Canada (“the Bank”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Embark Student Corp. (“Embark”), a Canadian digital education savings and planning company, which manages Registered Education Savings Plans (“RESP”) for approximately 436,000 beneficiaries across the country. - TCL CSOT to Explore the Future of Displays in the AI Era at DTC 2026
As AI accelerates change across digital content and intelligent devices, the ability to deliver rich colors and fine details while meeting the needs of different usage scenarios is becoming essential for translating display technology into experiences users can see and feel. - Strathcona Resources Ltd. Announces Agreement to Acquire Greenfire Resources Ltd.
Following completion of the Transaction, it is expected that the Greenfire common shares will be delisted from the TSX and the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE“), and that Greenfire will cease to be a reporting issuer under Canadian securities laws in all provinces of Canada and that the Greenfire shares will be deregistered with the SEC. Strathcona does not intend to list its shares on the NYSE following the Transaction. - PSP Investments to acquire 50% of Enercare, one of Canada’s leading home infrastructure platforms, for approximately $1.6 billion
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in Enercare Inc. (Enercare), one of Canada’s leading providers of essential home infrastructure, from Brookfield and its institutional partners (collectively, Brookfield) for $1.6 billion. - neffy ® Now Available Without a Prescription Across Canada for the Emergency Treatment of Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
ALK-Abelló Pharmaceuticals Inc. Canada (ALK Canada) today announced that the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) classified neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray) 2 mg as a Schedule II product across Canada.i This change means neffy® is available without a prescription in provinces and territories where a prescription was previously required. - Discover the 2026 Governor General’s Literary Awards Winners
The Canada Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks). These awards celebrate outstanding literary works published in Canada, in English and French, across seven categories, and include books for readers of all ages. - Swiss Chalet® Launches First Annual ‘Festive Special® Day’: Delivering 10,000 Meals to Community Organizations Across Canada
Remember, you can help us share the warmth! All season long Swiss Chalet restaurants are collecting non-perishable donations for local food banks. Guests who donate can enter for a chance to win free* Swiss Chalet for a year. At Swiss Chalet, it’s one more way of sharing the spirit of the holidays, and feeding families in need.
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