PRESS DIGEST-Canada - Sept. 25
Sept 25 (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
Even amid frosty relations with China, Ottawa is looking to make a big "medium- to long-term investment" in its Beijing embassy to relieve "growth pressure" on the mission, according to a request for proposals posted by the federal government. https://tgam.ca/3cxojQB
Rogers Communications Inc will pledge to invest C$3-billion ($2.24 billion) in Quebec's telecom networks on Friday as chief executive officer Joe Natale steps up his campaign to win support for a takeover of Cogeco Inc and resolve a 20-year investment in the Montreal-based cable company. https://tgam.ca/2G6dbOE
Brookfield Property Partners plans to whittle down its portfolio of U.S. malls in addition to reducing staff by 20 per cent at its U.S. retail division after the coronavirus pandemic upended shopping centres. https://tgam.ca/36cv21z
NATIONAL POST
The federal government wants the Canada Revenue Agency to start filing taxes for some Canadians, particularly those who are missing out on potentially crucial benefits. https://bit.ly/3i9giCY
Canadian media groups say they are cautiously optimistic after the Liberal government pledged in Wednesday's Throne Speech to make internet giants pay for content they use from local newspapers, broadcasters and other creators such as musicians. https://bit.ly/3j51x5b ($1 = 1.3378 Canadian dollars) (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
