Nov 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
** A criminal fraud investigation has been launched into an Ontario COVID-19 relief program designed to help families with young kids and children with special needs. (https://tgam.ca/36ACaD8)
** Canada's three biggest pension plans have confirmed they will back Intact Financial Corp 's IFC.TO global expansion plans by agreeing to purchase C$3.2 billion ($2.4 billion) of the insurer's shares as part of a major takeover. (https://tgam.ca/35seOAD)
** Brookfield Asset Management Corp is making an even larger bet on its insurance holdings with the launch of a new company next year tied to the growing business. (https://tgam.ca/2IDECAs)
NATIONAL POST
** Loblaw Companies Ltd L.TO , the largest supermarket and pharmacy chain in Canada, is raising its shareholder dividends after making big gains in sales and online grocery orders during its third quarter. (https:// = 1.3130 Canadian dollars)