PRESS DIGEST-Canada - March 4

March 4 (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

Premier Doug Ford, in retaliation to U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs threatened to shut off his province's electricity exports to the U.S. and to block shipments of Ontario's high-grade nickel, which he said provides 50% of U.S. supplies.

Canada has announced its first steps against Rwanda, including restrictions on exports, in response to the African country’s role in sending thousands of troops into eastern Congo and supporting a rebel takeover of the region.

Large Bay Street law firms are increasing the base salaries of their associate lawyers, even as legal recruiters say hiring has slowed in response to the economic uncertainty that’s been created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

NATIONAL POST

Two-thirds of businesses say they can withstand a tariff war with the United States that lasts more than a year, according to a new survey released on Tuesday by KPMG in Canada.