PRESS DIGEST- Canada - April 3

April 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

- Canada will fight U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with "purpose and force," Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday, cautioning that tariffs will damage the global economy and impact millions of Canadians and Americans.

- AtkinsRealis Group ATRL.TO has signed deals with eight suppliers to support the construction of updated Candu nuclear power reactors in Ontario, the company said on Wednesday.

- Dollarama DOL.TO will speed up its expansion of new stores in Canada over the next year, pointing to "heightened uncertainty" in the economy spurring demand for its discount offerings, with the retailer targeting 70 to 80 net new locations by early 2026.

NATIONAL POST

- U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plan, signed Wednesday, spares Canada and Mexico new duties but includes a 12% fallback tariff if a February emergency declaration justifying 25% tariffs on them over border and fentanyl issues is reversed.