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Kids in Manitoba are about to find out what it was like growing up in a world without TikTok or ChatGPT.  Got a great idea for a large-scale infrastructure project in Canada’s national interest? It may be worth sending Energy Minister Tim Hodgson your pitch, because he’s shopping.

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...

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.

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 co...

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 Pict...

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 f...

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 prod...

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 Canadia...

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 mod...

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 Lulul...

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...

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 o...

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 th...

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 bi...

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 ceasefi...

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 I...

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 eco...

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 hom...

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 refor...

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 refor...

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 gu...

In today's episode, we explore how Canada's independent bookstores are banding together through Booksellers.ca , a new digital marketplace that pools inventory from 160 indie sellers to compete with Amazon and Indigo. Then, we dive into the turmoil at Cricket Canada, where constitutional violations, match-fixing investigations, and leadership controversies are threatening to derail one of the coun...

In today's episode, we explore how AI agents are becoming workplace assistants, with Mark Zuckerberg building his own personal AI to help run Meta. We also dive into the alarming 400% surge in staged car crashes across Canada and what's driving this insurance fraud epidemic. Plus, we cover the tragic Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport, the Auditor General's findings on foreign student admission...

In today's episode, we examine how the war in Iran threatens to derail the AI boom through rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions. We also explore whether Banff National Park's record 4.5 million visitors signals an overtourism crisis. Plus, Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, OpenAI's aggressive hiring plans, Cuba's latest power grid collapse, and more in our Big Picture segment.

Death, taxes, and Finland ranking as the happiest country in the world are all certainties in this world. But Canada’s place among the world’s cheeriest nations is no longer a sure thing. Less than a week out from a new MLB season, the league is entering the gambling industry’s most controversial corner.