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The Peak Daily

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7:13

It’s all coming back to me now 🤑 - Foreign cash...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/24

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily, we break down why foreign investors are returning to Canada — including a planned $1B bet on infrastructure and energy — and what it could mean for growth. We also look at Chinese smartphone brand Honor’s early push toward a Canadian launch, plus the big picture headlines you need: the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana, investors react to Lululemon’s new CEO, and Meta cuts jobs to fund its AI ambitions.

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9:01

We’ll take it from here 🤖 - Meta workers are training...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/23

We break down Meta’s latest push toward AI agents — and what it could mean for human jobs — plus the growing fight over how Ottawa should deploy $750M to support Canadian startups. Then, in In The Lab, promising new data on a pancreatic cancer treatment, and one big number on the surge in Americans seeking Irish citizenship.

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9:04

Running interference 🖥️ - YouTubers push U.S....

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/22

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily, we unpack a viral (and likely AI-generated) YouTube network pushing the idea of Alberta becoming the 51st U.S. state — and why foreign influence campaigns can shape real political momentum. Then, we look at how Silicon Valley is building a new, tech-friendly media ecosystem, from VC-backed livestream news to founder-safe podcasts, and what it means for who controls the narrative. Plus: Canada’s new Canada–U.S. trade advisory committee, proposed rules

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10:03

One man’s trash 🗑️- Canadian startup scoops Big...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/21

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily, we look at how a Toronto biotech is using AI to rescue promising drug candidates that Big Pharma left behind — and what that could mean for the cost and speed of new treatments. Plus, Canada’s Armed Forces hit recruitment targets again as pay boosts and expanded eligibility bring more people (including permanent residents) into the ranks. Then in The Big Picture: Tim Cook’s CEO succession at Apple, gas-driven inflation, and Alberta moving to year-round

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7:45

Where’s the beef? 🥩- Beef prices are soaring, Sam...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/20

In today’s episode, we break down why beef prices are still climbing — and why Canadians may need to swap burgers for hot dogs this summer. Then we look at Sam Altman’s World ID as it rolls out human-verification tools across apps like Zoom and DocuSign, raising fresh questions about biometric data and trust. Plus, a quick look at rising geopolitical risk and what higher energy prices could mean for inflation.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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7:25

Feature presentation 📽️- Cineplex is for sale,...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/17

Canada’s biggest movie theatre chain, Cineplex, is exploring a potential sale or merger — a move that could put much of Canada’s box office in foreign hands. Plus, Toronto wellness darling Nutbar heads to New York as the green-juice boom keeps booming. In the big picture: Xanadu’s stock volatility, OpenAI’s new drug discovery model, and a major $9B Canadian real estate deal.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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18:03

New playbook 📖 - The boardroom playbook comes for...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/16

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down how a “boardroom playbook” is reshaping pro sports decisions in Toronto, why Anthropic may have surged ahead in the AI race. Plus Live Nation’s monopoly ruling, Uber’s robotaxi push, and LIV Golf’s uncertain future.And tune in after for a special interview with Cristin Gooderham, Area Vice President, Canada Enterprise - Sales at ServiceNow about how Canadian companies are deploying AI to improve the customer experience. The Peak Daily is produced in

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8:55

Custom cars 🚘 - Canada cracks down on crypto fraud,...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/15

Canada’s financial watchdog ramps up a crackdown on crypto-fraud money services businesses, while luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce cash in on the booming market for bespoke, one-of-a-kind cars. Plus Ottawa temporarily suspends the federal gas tax, Amazon makes a blockbuster satellite buy to challenge Starlink, and Canadian officials meet with Anthropic over the cybersecurity risks of its new model.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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8:21

Take the wheel 🛞- Waymo eyes Toronto expansion,...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/14

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down Waymo’s push to bring robotaxis to Toronto, and why it could be a turning point for autonomous ride-hailing in Canada. Plus, we look at Canada’s grocery giants racing to open more discount stores as shoppers prioritize value amid stubbornly high food costs. Finally, we run through the big headlines: the Liberals’ new working majority, a PFAS probe into Lululemon, and Meta’s bid to overtake Google in ad revenue.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership

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7:42

Not So Straight 🚢- US blockades Hormuz , annoyance...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/13

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the U.S. move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and what it could mean for global shipping, oil prices, and markets. Then, we dig into the booming “annoyance economy” — the hidden fees, endless hold times, and cancellation hurdles that cost consumers billions, and how AI is making it worse. Plus, Viktor Orbán’s surprise defeat in Hungary, floor-crossing talk in Ottawa, Quebec’s new premier, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with

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8:29

We’re so back-berry 🫐- BlackBerry is profitable...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/10

Today, we’re breaking down how BlackBerry is back in the black thanks to its QNX vehicle software business, and why the company’s pivot to “computers on wheels” could power its next chapter. We also cover the BDC’s new $150M life sciences fund, and what it could mean for Canadian startups trying to turn world-class research into real companies. Plus, in the big picture: Trump’s pressure campaign on NATO allies, a major Quebec port expansion getting underway, and why Canadian rents just hit

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6:45

The Robot, The Myth 🤖 - Anthropic holds back model...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/09

Today on The Peak Daily, we look at why Anthropic is keeping its powerful new AI model, Mythos, under wraps amid hacking fears, and what that could mean for the next wave of cyber threats. Then, dig into Air Canada’s pilot project to fast-track passenger complaints with a new third-party arbitration process as the CTA backlog balloons. Plus, a hopeful note from the lab: an Oxford-built AI tool that can spot heart-failure risk years early.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with

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8:43

Flock together 🎼- Bill Ackman pursues Universal...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/08

Today on The Peak Daily: why Bill Ackman wants to take a swing at Universal Music Group, and what a potential US$64B deal could mean for the future of streaming, music rights, and AI disruption. Toronto’s Rosedale to unpack a proposal for Canada’s first “virtual gated community,” powered by Flock’s AI license-plate surveillance, and the privacy and policing concerns that come with it. Plus, the big picture: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google reportedly coordinate to curb model-copying, Toronto

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7:34

Time to unplug 🔌- Alberta’s separatist movement hits...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/07

Today we break down why Alberta’s separatist referendum push could get derailed in court, as the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation argues the petition violates treaty rights and the Constitution. Then, they look at the rise of phone-free bars, restaurants, and cafes that are betting customers will pay for a few hours of real-world focus and conversation.In The Big Picture: Iran rejects a proposed ceasefire as U.S. threats escalate, Canadian immigration officials warn that AI-generated fabrications

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9:03

Long goodbye 👋 - The U.S. considers leaving NATO,...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/02

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down the mounting tension between the U.S. and NATO as President Trump floats an exit that could shake global security and force allies like Canada to rethink their defence readiness. Then, we look at the rapid rise of nicotine pouches in tech workplaces, Ottawa’s crackdown, and why regulators worry a new generation is getting hooked. Plus: SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO filing, Stellantis’ talks to build Chinese EVs in Canada, and a high-powered Canadian

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7:50

Game over 🕹️ - Sophisticated new scam causes panic,...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/04/01

Today on The Peak Daily, we’re breaking down a new wave of “digital arrest” scams that use fake police-station sets and video calls to intimidate victims into sending money — and what Canada may do next to curb fraud. Then, we look at the rough patch hitting the video game industry as Eidos Montréal cuts staff and cancels a long-running project, and what the downturn means for Canada’s gaming economy. Plus, OpenAI’s massive new funding round, signs Trump may be ready to wind down the Iran

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8:40

One small step for man 🌑 - NASA readies for lunar...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/03/31

Today on The Peak Daily, we break down NASA’s Artemis II mission as it prepares to send four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen around the moon. Then, we look at why the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is pushing parts of Asia toward emergency energy cuts and could send prices soaring worldwide. Plus Air Canada’s CEO plans to step down, Canada moves to slash development fees to spur homebuilding, and Meta tests a new premium subscription for Instagram.The Peak Daily is produced in

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8:02

Left turn ⬅️ -The NDP elects a new leader, Chatbots...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/03/30

In today’s Peak Daily: Canada hits NATO’s 2% defence spending target for the first time, committing $84B over five years as Ottawa rethinks reliance on the U.S. Then, a blistering new report finds major gaps in the federal Indigenous procurement strategy, raising concerns about oversight and shell companies. Plus, quantum computing standout Xanadu goes public, the Liberals table election-law reforms to curb foreign interference and deepfakes, and Canada’s competition watchdog reviews a

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8:34

Hitting the mark 🎯 - Canada reaches its defence...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/03/27

In today’s Peak Daily: Canada hits NATO’s 2% defence spending target for the first time, committing $84B over five years as Ottawa rethinks reliance on the U.S. Then, a blistering new report finds major gaps in the federal Indigenous procurement strategy, raising concerns about oversight and shell companies. Plus, quantum computing standout Xanadu goes public, the Liberals table election-law reforms to curb foreign interference and deepfakes, and Canada’s competition watchdog reviews a

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6:17

Predict this 🎰 - Wealthsimple wants in on...

The Peak Daily ·

2026/03/26

Canada is getting its first mainstream prediction markets, with Wealthsimple clearing a key regulatory hurdle and raising fresh questions about oversight and insider trading. Plus, OpenAI shuts down Sora and its splashy Disney partnership, underscoring the steep costs and shaky demand for AI-generated video. In the big picture: Ontario expands its new-home tax rebate, YouTube and Meta are found guilty in a social media addiction trial, and Iran rejects a U.S. ceasefire proposal.

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