The Peak Daily

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

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

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 partnership with reframevid.com

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

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 with reframevid.com

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 reframevid.com

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 their steepest year-over-year drop in nearly five years.'The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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 reframevid.com

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 home sales tick up for the first time in months, and more stories on the radar.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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 are clogging asylum and immigration systems, and NASA's Artemis II crew sets a new human distance record on a lunar flyby.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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 delegation heads to Beijing.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

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 conflict, and a major change that will let more Canadians see nurse practitioners without paying out of pocket.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com 

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 partnership with reframevid.com

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 potential Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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 potential Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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.

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 country's fastest-growing sports. Plus, Apple tests a chatbot-style Siri, Alberta's oil pipeline deal faces delays, BMO launches blockchain tokenization, and more Canadian business news.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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 admissions, and Trump's delayed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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.

Canada's most valuable company has started cutting the cheques that big banks won't.  The leading AI labs are narrowing in on the most likely viable business model: selling their tools to businesses.

In today's episode, we explore the global memory chip shortage that's driving up prices for consumer electronics, especially gaming PCs, as AI data centers consume the majority of RAM production. We also examine how Canadian pension funds are facing disappointing returns from their private equity investments amid a sector-wide downturn. Plus, we cover Canada's inflation cooling to 1.8%, Bell's Saskatchewan data centre project, and Ottawa's ~$200 million investment in Nova Scotia's first domestic satellite launch pad. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we examine Honda's historic annual loss as the automaker faces billions in costs from its EV retreat, and explore Manitoba's consideration of banning paid plasma collection following two donor deaths at Grifols facilities. We also cover the global oil supply crisis as Iran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Ottawa's revised crime bill on telecom data access, and Uber's launch of its premium Elite service. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore the IEA's historic release of 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves as the Iran conflict disrupts global supply chains, plus Costco Canada's surprising drop of heavily discounted Off-White luxury hoodies that sold out instantly. We also cover Canada's meaningful housing supply gains in 2025, new banking fee limits saving Canadians millions, and MDA Space's upcoming NYSE IPO. Additional highlights include Tesla and xAI's "Macrohard" collaboration tool, McDonald's new budget meal deals, and OpenAI's plans to integrate Sora into ChatGPT. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore how AI companies are facing mounting legal pressure following tragic incidents linked to their chatbots. The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company failed to report the shooter's violent ChatGPT conversations to authorities despite internal warnings. We also cover Ontario Premier Doug Ford's plan to take control of Toronto's Billy Bishop airport to push through a controversial expansion that would allow jet landings. Plus, the latest on the Iran conflict, TikTok's return to Canada after agreeing to new privacy concessions, and the shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto being investigated as a potential national security incident. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore how remote workers are transforming Canada's cafe culture—and not always for the better. Coffee shops are grappling with laptop-toting customers who camp out all day on a single purchase, forcing owners to get creative with policies like purchase-per-hour requirements and designated work zones. Then, we head north to the Yukon, where the government is streamlining mining regulations to attract investment in critical minerals like tungsten—a move that could give Canada leverage in upcoming trade negotiations with the U.S. Plus Trump declares the Iran conflict nearly over, Canada commits nearly $1 billion to domestic defence innovation, and Live Nation settles its antitrust case with major concessions. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore how Canadians are cutting back on alcohol consumption amid rising costs and wellness trends—and what that means for restaurants that depend on booze sales. We also break down why gas prices are surging as oil nears $100 a barrel, driven by Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. Plus Prime Minister Carney calls crucial byelections that could secure a Liberal majority, Iran prepares to name a new Supreme Leader as the war escalates, and OpenAI's robotics chief resigns over the company's Pentagon deal. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore how Canadian AI legaltech company Spellbook secured a $54.7 million line of credit from RBC to fuel an acquisition spree, positioning itself as a leader in Canada's thriving legaltech sector. Then, we examine troubling failures in AI-powered healthcare systems, including a Utah prescription tool that was easily manipulated into dangerous recommendations. Plus,OpenAI's upcoming "extreme reasoning" mode, a historic Canada-Australia pension investment deal, Ottawa's AI-powered immigrant settlement tool, and more updates from the world of business and tech. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's Peak Daily, we explore Roots' strategic review as the iconic Canadian brand considers a potential sale amid challenging retail conditions. Then, we dive into the booming market for dinosaur fossils, where billionaires are paying millions for prehistoric treasures. Plus, Canada's new critical minerals funding, Middle East evacuation plans, Wealthsimple's SWIFT entrance, and more. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we explore Ontario's gambling problem as calls to mental health hotlines surge 300% among young men since online gambling was legalized in 2022. We also dive into how AI-generated tax errors are creating extra work for Canadian accountants during tax season. Plus: Prime Minister Carney signs a major deal with India, Trump doubles down on Iran strikes, BC ends daylight savings time permanently, and more. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

In today's episode, we cover the escalating Iran conflict that's spreading across the Middle East and disrupting global oil markets, Block's massive AI-driven layoffs that cut nearly half its workforce, and the growing trend of "AI-washing" in corporate downsizing. Plus, we touch on the Pentagon's sudden switch from Anthropic to OpenAI, suspicious betting patterns on Polymarket around Iran strikes, and why your morning coffee might finally get cheaper thanks to Brazil's record harvest.

In today's episode, we explore how American nurses are crossing the border to fill critical healthcare gaps in B.C., with over 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses joining the province since a streamlined licensing process was introduced. We also dive into Burger King's controversial new AI assistant "Patty," which will monitor employee interactions and friendliness at hundreds of locations. Plus, we cover Canada's new defence pact with South Korea, a major funding round for Montreal travel tech company Stay22, and why Nvidia's record profits still couldn't calm investor fears about AI valuations.

In today's episode, we explore Canada's IPO market revival as Apotex plans a $1 billion public offering—the largest in five years. We also dive into Lawrence Stroll's troubled stewardship of Aston Martin Racing Team, as both the luxury automaker and F1 team face mounting challenges. Plus, Ottawa threatens to regulate OpenAI over safety concerns, Kalshi cracks down on insider trading, and Trump's trade representative confirms tariffs will remain part of any new deal with Canada.

In today's episode, we explore how a viral Substack post about AI-driven economic disruption sparked a massive market selloff, wiping billions off tech stocks. We also cover the MLB's new partnership with TikTok to bring baseball highlights and creator content to younger audiences. Plus, US Treasury faces refund lawsuits after tariffs were struck down, new UK entry requirements for travelers, and Canadian airlines resuming flights to Mexico after violent unrest.

In today's episode, we explore the aftermath of cartel leader El Mencho's death and the violent retaliation that erupted across Mexico, impacting travel safety for thousands of Canadians. We also dive into Aritzia's ambitious U.S. expansion as the Canadian retailer acquires iconic luxury brand Fred Segal and targets experiential retail on LA's Melrose Avenue. Plus, we cover OpenAI executives being summoned to Ottawa, Uber's robotaxi push, takeover interest in PayPal, and the latest on NEXUS suspensions affecting Canadian travelers.

In today's episode, we cover OpenAI's controversial decision not to alert Canadian authorities about concerning ChatGPT conversations with the alleged Tumbler Ridge shooter, plus how plummeting battery costs are bringing us closer to a renewable energy future. We also discuss Trump's escalating global tariffs, the killing of a notorious Mexican cartel leader, and Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition under DOJ scrutiny.

In today's episode, we explore 7-Eleven Canada's ambitious expansion plans, including the arrival of the cult-favorite tamago sando from Japan as part of their shift toward becoming a quick-service restaurant. We also examine new evidence that AI may finally be impacting productivity levels across European firms and the U.S. job market. Plus, we cover OpenAI's massive $100 billion fundraising round, U.S. military buildup near Iran, the arrest of former Prince Andrew, and other headlines you gotta know.

In today's episode, we explore the shifting political landscape as Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux becomes the third Tory to cross the floor and join the Liberal caucus, putting Prime Minister Carney on the verge of a majority government. We then dive into the entertainment industry's fight against ByteDance's revolutionary AI video generator Seedance 2.0, as Hollywood's biggest studios unite with cease-and-desist letters over copyright concerns. Plus, in our Big Picture segment, we examine the discovery of ancient antibiotic-resistant bacteria frozen in a Romanian ice cave and what it means for both public health and future medicine.

In today's episode, we explore the latest developments in a Hollywood bidding war as Warner Bros. Discovery reopens negotiations with Paramount, giving them one week to submit a final offer that could challenge Netflix's $83 billion deal. We also discuss Canada's push to export CANDU nuclear reactor technology to Poland for their second nuclear power plant, potentially creating significant economic opportunities with a largely domestic supply chain. Plus, we cover PM Carney's $470 billion defence spending commitment, January's inflation numbers, Apple's accelerated AI wearables development, and more business headlines.

In today's episode, Canada is charting a bold new course on the global stage. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to unite the EU and Indo-Pacific trading bloc into one of the world's largest economic alliances — a strategic pivot away from U.S. dependence. Meanwhile, Ottawa unveils an ambitious defence strategy to triple domestic military manufacturing and boost spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signaling Canada's biggest military buildup since the Cold War. Plus, we cover Warner Bros. reopening merger talks, Anthropic's Pentagon standoff, and the latest on CUSMA negotiations.

In today's episode, we explore how AI-driven fear is reshaping markets in 2026, with commercial real estate and wealth management stocks taking major hits following new AI tool releases. We also examine Toronto's plan to upgrade its notoriously unreliable transit ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Plus Loblaw integrates ChatGPT for grocery ordering, Ottawa scraps its $250 million digital prescription system, Anthropic reaches a $380 billion valuation, eBay Live launches in Canada, and Ontario lifts its seven-year tuition freeze.

In today's episode, we explore Canada's historic step toward educational equity with the announcement of Inuit Nunangat University, set to open in Arviat, Nunavut by 2030. Then, we examine the uncertain future of CUSMA as President Trump privately weighs withdrawing from the trade agreement he once championed. Plus, we cover the latest developments in the BC mass shooting investigation, Ukraine's upcoming wartime elections, leadership turmoil at xAI, and more business headlines from Warner Bros., Kraft Heinz, and the U.S. job market.

In today's episode, we explore how Canadian startup Taiv is revolutionizing sports bar advertising with targeted commercials that replace live TV ads, raising $13 million USD at a nearly $100 million valuation. Then, we dive into a massive crypto mishap where South Korean exchange Bithumb accidentally gave away $42 billion worth of bitcoin in a promotion gone wrong. Plus, we cover PM Carney's discussions with President Trump about the Gordie Howe bridge dispute, Canada's continued F-35 purchases despite review, Paramount's sweetened Warner Bros. Discovery bid, and more Canadian business headlines.

In this episode, we dive into Ontario's sweeping police corruption probe following the arrest of seven Toronto officers on charges ranging from drug trafficking to leaking intel to organized crime. We also explore GM's risky bet on unproven lithium manganese-rich battery technology as it attempts to revive its struggling EV business. Plus, in our Big Picture segment: Carney and Ford discuss election strategy, Air Canada suspends Cuba flights amid a fuel crisis, Instagram tests a Snapchat competitor, and much more…

In this episode of Peak Daily, Jay Rosenthal flies solo to bring you the top stories in Canadian and global business. First, we dive into the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation's groundbreaking legal claim for nearly 650 hectares of private land in B.C., exploring what this means for property rights across Canada. Then, we examine Ottawa's efforts to attract Chinese automakers to set up manufacturing in Canada as a way to revitalize the struggling auto sector. In our Big Picture segment: a Canadian fintech company faces investigation over millions in missing restaurant tips, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieves a historic election victory, China overturns a Canadian's death sentence, Ottawa lends Canada Post $1 billion to stay afloat, and gambling stocks take a hit despite Super Bowl betting. All this and more in under 10 minutes on your Peak Daily for Monday, February 9, 2026.

Ottawa shakes up its electric vehicle strategy by bringing back EV rebates while ditching the 2035 sales mandate in favor of stricter emissions standards. We explore what this means for Canadian car buyers and the environment. Then, Spotify makes a surprising move into physical book sales, partnering with Bookshop.org to offer hardcovers and paperbacks alongside its growing audiobook business. Plus, we cover a major Toronto police corruption scandal, Y Combinator's policy reversal on Canadian startups, and why two major pension funds are looking to cash out of Britain's biggest port operator.

AI agents are making it a hard time to be a software provider. The White House is suddenly preaching peachy collaboration with its allies.

The days may be short, the sidewalks in constant need of shovelling, but at least we finally have the Olympics to carry us through the rest of winter. Execs from Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery were in the hot seat yesterday, defending the proposed merger of the two companies in front of a U.S. Senate antitrust committee.

The promise of AI has become every C-suite's favourite cost-cutting scapegoat. Salt is famously the only rock we eat, but is it the only thing we can use to melt road ice?

AI agents now have their own group chats to make fun of our ridiculous requests, and they're not pulling any punches. How many renminbi yuan is a Canadian dollar worth? Soon it may be useful to know that it is, at the moment, around five.

In today's episode, we explore how Alberta separatist groups have been secretly meeting with Trump administration officials, seeking massive financial support for a potential independence referendum. We also look at Canada's major banks expanding into the Middle East, with RBC applying for banking licences in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh as Canadian businesses deepen ties with Gulf nations. Plus, we cover General Motors' layoffs at its Oshawa plant, Pierre Poilievre's leadership vote, SpaceX and xAI merger talks, Manulife's use of AI in life insurance applications, and Wealthsimple's partnership with Canada Post for cash deposits.