June 13 (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
** The Canadian government is leading a multi-pronged effort to enlist U.S. politicians and businesses in a fight against punitive import taxes U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped on steel and aluminum from Canada. (https://tgam.ca/2y6fc8X)
** Quebec oil junior Junex Inc JNX.V is merging with Calgary's Cuda Energy Inc, the latest driller to lose its independence in the French-speaking province as Premier Philippe Couillard's government moves to tighten the rules on oil and gas exploration and production. (https://tgam.ca/2LJWOoq)
** Shaw Communications Inc SJRb.TO is attempting to sell its stake in broadcaster Corus Entertainment Inc CJRb.TO as part of a strategy to build a war chest for expansion of its Freedom Mobile wireless network. (https://tgam.ca/2JNCCoq)
NATIONAL POST
** U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Canadian trade underscore the need for Canada to find new outlets for its oil, the head of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said Tuesday.