Jan 20 (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 Armed Forces have modelled a hypothetical U.S. military invasion of Canada and the country's potential response, including tactics similar to those employed against Russia and later U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan, according to two senior government officials.

** Barrick Mining ABX.TO on Monday named Helen Cai as chief financial officer, effective March 1, to succeed Graham Shuttleworth, who will be leaving after the company reports its year-end results on February 5.

** Transport Canada's deputy minister informed staff on Monday that the department was aiming to cut 600 jobs as part of its contribution to a government-wide effort to shrink the size of the federal public service.

NATIONAL POST

** Ottawa-based defence technology startup Dominion Dynamics Inc. has secured $21 million in funding in the largest early stage fundraise in Canada amid growing investor interest in defence and dual-use technology.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)

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