April 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
** Ford Motor Co F.N announced on Thursday that it will
delay by two years the launch of electric vehicles at its plant
in Oakville as sales of zero-emissions cars falter.
** Laurentian Bank of Canada LB.TO is exiting the retail
brokerage business with the sale of $2 billion of assets under
administration to Montreal-based financial services giant iA
Financial Group IAG.TO .
** The federal government is launching a $1.5 billion fund
to acquire existing apartment buildings, in an effort to protect
rental units and ensure they remain affordable.
(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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