PRESS DIGEST-Canada - March 3

March 3 (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 homebuilders are fearing a return to pandemic-era construction cost increases as the U.S. gets ready to slap steep tariffs on the country’s imports, with levies on steel and aluminum set to inflict serious damage on the industry.

Alternative lender Goeasy Ltd GSY.TO has named Dan Rees as its chief executive officer, turning to an experienced retail banker to lead an expansion plan at a time when Canadians are facing rising financial stress.

Canadian comedian Mike Myers is garnering widespread attention for defending his country of birth by taking a sartorial swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump over his repeated musings about annexing Canada.