
Feb 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
Former liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has resigned as a member of Parliament and will become Canada's next high commissioner to the U.K.
Members of Canada's parliament agreed to fast-track the government's goods and services tax (GST) credit legislation through the House of Commons by Wednesday.
Welding gear maker ESAB Corp ESAB.N said it would acquire Quebec's testing instrument manufacturer Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion.
NATIONAL POST
New-York listed investment firm Apollo APO.N is acquiring a minority stake in Canada's largest fitness club operator The GoodLife Group.