The Peak Daily

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily , we break down why nearly every Canadian university slid in the latest global rankings, and what tightening funding and declining international student revenue could mean for research, hiring, and programs. Then, we look at Nvidia’s big swing into the laptop market with its new RTX Spark Superchip, and why the world’s most valuable company wants to bring AI co...

To kick off the episode: Remote work was supposed to make jobs more accessible — but for entry-level workers, it might be doing the opposite. New research suggests remote roles are squeezing junior hiring more than AI (for now). Then: why Gen Z has turned sardines into the snack of the summer — and a surprisingly lucrative business. Plus, the Big Picture: Ottawa’s fighter jet rethink, a new BC Con...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down Ottawa’s plan to fine-tune Bill C-22 after backlash from Big Tech and privacy advocates, and what the lawful access debate means for encryption and cyber risk. Then, we look at the CFL’s landmark new media rights deal with Bell, DAZN, and YouTube, and why live sports is still one of the most valuable bets in streaming. Plus, a tentative U.S.–Iran ceasefire e...

Today on The Peak Daily , WestJet pushes to roll back Canada’s Air Passenger Protection Regulations as the backlog of complaints keeps growing. Then, Spotify leans into the “clipping economy” with a new in-app tool that lets listeners cut and share podcast moments. Plus, the big picture: Lululemon settles its boardroom battle, Ottawa moves to diversify defence procurement, and Meta launches paid “...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down the legal battle brewing in the booming secondary market for private-company shares, after Vancouver-based Hiive is sued by Nasdaq Private Market over alleged patent infringement. Then, Ferrari’s first-ever EV, the €550,000 Luce, debuts to a brutal reception from fans and a sharp drop in the stock — raising fresh questions about whether luxury buyers are rea...

Tim Hortons is changing course on temporary foreign workers and aiming to hire 10,000 Canadians as critics say the program has helped suppress wages and add pressure to housing and healthcare. Then, we look at new research showing how quickly open-source AI models’ safety guardrails can be removed through a technique called “obliteration,” raising fresh concerns about misuse. Plus, from Vancouver’...

In today’s episode, we dig into Pizza Hut’s retro restaurant revamp and why ’90s nostalgia is proving to be a powerful sales strategy. Then, we break down the fight brewing over Canada’s new streaming rules, as Netflix and Disney’s lobby group warns the CRTC’s 15% CanCon spending requirement could raise prices and spark a court challenge. Plus, we preview what to watch this week: Canada–India trad...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down what it means when theme parks start using facial recognition and AI cameras, as Disney faces a lawsuit over privacy concerns. Then, we dig into why U.S. growers want to block Prince Edward Island potato imports over potato wart, and what a new ban could mean for Canada’s top export market. Plus, in the Big Picture: TD’s new agentic AI for mortgage reviews,...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down Airbnb’s biggest overhaul yet and what it means as travel apps race to become “super-apps.” Then, we look at why more young Canadians are skipping shoebox condos and eyeing cottages as a first step into homeownership, and the financial trade-offs that come with it. Plus, in The Big Picture: Meta cuts 10% of its workforce, Canada’s largest drug bust in Manito...

Cohere is making a bold move into biotech with the acquisition of Montreal’s Reliant AI, aiming to bring agent-powered tools to drugmakers. Plus, Canada’s army is planning a major reorganization that could add new divisions, drones, and long-range firepower. In The Big Picture, we break down the latest inflation numbers, Nissan’s reported plans to ship Chinese-made EVs into Canada, and Google’s sh...

On today’s episode of The Peak Daily , we look at why recent grads are turning on AI — and what that backlash says about a brutal entry-level job market. Then, we break down the proxy fight brewing at Lululemon as founder Chip Wilson tries to steer the company back to its premium roots. Plus, in the Big Picture: a $420B utility mega-merger powered by data-centre demand, Elon Musk’s OpenAI case get...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down Ottawa’s new plan to double Canada’s electricity generation by 2050, and why it could reshape costs, climate policy, and the grid as demand surges from data centres, EVs, and defence production. Then, we look at a Canadian startup taking pre-orders for a $20 custom hearing aid, and what ultra-low-cost devices could mean for accessibility. Plus, Honda’s bruta...

Today on The Peak Daily , we’re breaking down Ottawa and Alberta’s industrial carbon pricing deal and what it means for a proposed new west coast pipeline. Then, we look at why top MBA programs are slashing tuition as enrolment drops and employers prioritize AI fluency over traditional credentials. Plus, in the Big Picture: Anthropic pulls ahead of OpenAI in corporate adoption, Trump and China’s l...

In today’s Peak Daily, the rise of “tokenmaxxing,” as Amazon workers allegedly pad AI tool usage to look more productive, and what it says about how companies are measuring performance in the AI era. Plus, Dunkin’ is officially coming back to Canada with plans for hundreds of locations, setting up a fresh fight in an already crowded coffee market. Finally, Ottawa names the first recipients of its...

A Toronto Police corruption scandal is forcing prosecutors to review dozens of federal cases, raising the risk that some charges could be thrown out. We also look at a new TD report warning food inflation could pick up as fertilizer supplies are disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: OpenAI’s new DeployCo consulting unit, federal support for Telus’s B.C. data-centre expansion, Disney’s box-...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down the backlash to Kevin O’Leary’s massive “Stratos” data centre project in Utah, and what the politics of power, land, and water could mean for the AI boom. Then we look at why today’s AI models still struggle to pick winning stocks, and how overconfidence can push investors into making worse trades. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.co...

Today on The Peak Daily , we unpack the rise of the “boomerang generation” as more Canadians in their late 20s and 30s move back in with their parents, driven by housing costs that have far outpaced income growth. Then, we look at Ontario’s plan to greenlight what could become the world’s largest nuclear power plant, and what it signals about Canada’s energy future as demand surges. Plus, a predic...

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down Honda’s reported decision to shelve its planned $15B EV complex in Ontario, and what that signals for Canada’s already-wobbly auto sector. Then, we look at the surprisingly hot new retro tech trend: screen-free, Wi‑Fi-enabled “landlines” for kids. Plus, Samsung joins the trillion-dollar club and new research suggests AI could help improve ER diagnosis accura...

The U.S. signals a possible pivot toward AI oversight, with talk of government reviews for new models and Big Tech sharing early versions with federal officials. Then, Meta’s latest approach to age verification raises eyebrows, using AI to estimate age from photos and videos by analyzing clues like height and bone structure. Also, Mark Carney naming Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general,...

We break down the first Canadian-dollar-backed stablecoin, CADD, and what a loonie-pegged token could mean for crypto adoption and Canadian financial sovereignty. Then, Canada’s cattle producers push back on a potential Mercosur trade deal they fear could flood the market with cheaper beef from Brazil and Argentina. Plus Ottawa’s new tariff-relief support for manufacturers, Alberta’s separatist pe...

Today on The Peak Daily , we’re heading to Beijing’s massive auto show to see why China’s EV makers are pulling ahead, and what it could mean for North American giants like Ford, GM, and Stellantis. Then, we break down a quiet Canadian tax change that could make it easier for business owners to sell to employees through Employee Ownership Trusts — potentially reshaping who owns the country’s small...

Canada is getting serious about fighting white-collar crime with a new Financial Crime Agency, and OpenAI is trying to rein in a strange side effect of its latest model: ChatGPT’s sudden obsession with goblins. Plus, Alberta separatists’ access to private voter data, Bombardier’s best cash-flow quarter in decades, Polymarket’s new insider-trading detection tools, and more.

Today on The Peak Daily , we break down a proposed mega-merger that could reshape the already concentrated elevator industry — and why Canada’s chronic elevator shortage and sky-high costs could get even worse. Then, we look at Canada’s selection as host of a new multinational defence bank designed to unlock cheaper, long-term funding for military projects, and what it could mean for Canadian defe...

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily , we dig into the warning signs behind OpenAI’s massive spending spree as the company reportedly misses key revenue and user-growth targets — raising fresh questions about whether the AI boom is outpacing sustainable business models. Then, we look at why Canada is pushing to get serious about robots, as a new committee aims to unlock more funding and accelerate...

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily , we break down Ottawa’s new Canada Strong Fund — the country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund — and what it could mean for everyday Canadians and big infrastructure projects. Then, we look at Spotify’s latest push beyond music as it teams up with Peloton to offer workouts and exclusive fitness content to premium subscribers. Plus, in the big picture: Rogers...