April 28 (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
** Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country's first-ever national sovereign wealth fund, which he announced Monday, will ensure all Canadians reap the rewards of government support for major new projects.
** Rogers Communications Inc. RCIb.TO is offering voluntary departure packages to 50 percent of its employees, excluding Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, as telecom industry revenue growth has slowed and companies look to shed costs.
NATIONAL POST
** Shell SHEL.L has agreed to buy Canadian energy company ARC Resources ARX.TO in a $16.4 billion deal, paid for mostly with shares, the British firm said on Monday.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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