National Business

WASHINGTON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says relations with the United States have been "a little more intense" as he continues to push against the threat of tariffs.

NOBLETON, Ont. — York Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal late-night restaurant fire north of Toronto and downgraded a murder charge against the alleged arsonist.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced a $300,000 pilot program to help people buy local.

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals.

TORONTO — TD Bank Group's restructuring is well underway, said chief executive Raymond Chun, as the bank works to complete its anti-money laundering reforms and prepare for growth despite imposed U.S. limitations.

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — Halifax-based Clearwater Seafoods announced Thursday plans to change its lobster operations, which will result in permanent and temporary job losses in Nova Scotia.

Quebecor Inc. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, as the company continued to boost the number of wireless phone customers it serves.

TORONTO — RBC reported a surge in impaired loans in its first quarter but says overall results were boosted by better-than-expected economic and banking conditions. Canada's largest bank reported gross impaired loans of $7.

MONTREAL — The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven says it's in talks with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. after a management buyout proposal from a member of the family that helped found the company was unable to secure financing. Seven & i Holdings Co.

TORONTO — When Harpreet Singh decided to convert his basement into a rental suite, funding the renovation essentially came down to two options: using his own savings or borrowing money.