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Fast Canadian business news. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes.

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August 18, 2026Episode 10587 min

Imax-maxxing 📽️ - Imax is having a very good summer, Russian disinformation trolls target Alberta.

Movie theatres are “Imax-maxxing” as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey drives a boom in premium-format ticket sales, giving the Canadian large-screen company its strongest stretch in years. Plus, new research finds Russian disinformation farms targeting Albertans with pro-separation propaganda, amplifying a movement that still has limited support but outsized online noise. And in The Big Picture: inflation ticks up on higher gas prices, NexGen courts BHP for a stake in its massive Saskatchewan uranium project, and Mark Walter explores selling part of Chelsea after a record Lakers deal. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 17, 2026Episode 10576 min

Puck portfolios 🏒- A new NHL investment product, The world can’t get enough of Canada’s water bombers.

Volatility Shares wants to launch ETFs that let investors bet on the performance of NHL teams, turning sports fandom into a tradable product that could fit inside registered accounts and blur the line between investing and gambling. Plus, Calgary-based De Havilland is weighing a second production line for Canadair water bombers as demand surges from countries facing worsening wildfires, potentially making the aircraft a bigger piece of Canada’s critical infrastructure and defence strategy. And in The Big Picture: Alibaba’s AI models hit 3 billion downloads, Ontario and Ottawa put $1 billion toward housing infrastructure, Quebec and Newfoundland near a new power deal, and Stripe finalizes a major OpenRouter acquisition. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 14, 2026Episode 10566 min

Birds of a feather 🦩- Flock has a stalking problem, Drama at Canada’s only unionized Amazon facility.

Surveillance tech company Flock is adding new guardrails after reports that police officers used its licence-plate tracking system to stalk women, raising fresh concerns about how AI-powered camera networks can be abused as the company’s technology eyes a potential move into Canada. Plus, Amazon is asking B.C.’s labour board to pause bargaining with Unifor at its only unionized Canadian warehouse, as a group of workers pushes to decertify the union and potentially derail a hard-fought organizing win. And in The Big Picture: Anthropic’s expected IPO could value it at US$2 trillion, Canada and the U.S. race toward a trade deal, Ontario proposes new data-centre power rules, and the world’s largest electric plane completes its first flight. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 13, 2026Episode 10556 min

Change of Aeroplan 🛩️- Air Canada sells Aeroplan stake, Youth unemployment is now a global problem.

Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan to a group led by Blackstone and CDPQ in a deal that values the loyalty program at more than $10 billion — more than the airline itself — as carriers increasingly lean on points programs to keep their businesses flying. Plus, youth unemployment is rising around the world as weaker growth and AI disruption squeeze entry-level hiring, with Canada’s youth jobless rate still nearly double the national average. And in The Big Picture: Canada and the U.S. remain far apart on a trade deal ahead of looming tariffs, the Lakers sell for a record $12.5 billion, Canada tests homegrown drone tech, and Google unveils wearables that can track insulin resistance. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 12, 2026Episode 10545 min

AI tattletale 😝- Anthropic is letting everyone know you used Claude, RBC and BMO sell Moneris.

Anthropic is rolling out invisible watermarks for content generated by its AI models, part of a broader push by platforms to help users spot and filter AI-generated text, images, and files as the internet gets increasingly flooded with bots and slop. Plus, RBC and BMO are selling Moneris to U.S. private equity firm Francisco Partners for $2 billion, as Canada’s dominant payments platform faces growing pressure from faster, more flexible rivals. And in The Big Picture: Ottawa readies a new trade pitch ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, Gay Lea bets big on cottage cheese, Canadian consumer insolvencies hit their highest level since the financial crisis, and Environment Canada rolls out a new extreme weather alert system. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 11, 2026Episode 10537 min

📈 Gone in a flash

Canada’s murder rate just saw its steepest year-over-year decline in 40 years — and that’s only the start. In this episode of The Peak Daily , we break down the surprising stats behind the drop in homicides and what’s driving the shift. Plus, a major breakthrough in menopause treatment: Vancouver biotech AbCellera’s experimental non-hormonal drug delivered dramatic reductions in hot flashes in early trial results, offering new hope for millions. And why are Canadian chipmakers disappearing? We look at AMD’s acquisition of Toronto startup Taalas and the growing trend of Canadian semiconductor companies being bought up or moving south — and what that means for Canada’s long-term tech sovereignty. New episodes every weekday, covering the biggest stories in business, finance, and tech — in under 10 minutes. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 10, 2026Episode 10526 min

📈 Canadian wildfires from bad to worse

In today’s episode of The Peak Daily , we cover how Canada’s wildfire season is escalating fast — including a potential fatality near Summerland, B.C., and mass evacuations as the province faces more than 100 active fires. Then, we look at a Trump-linked Texas company that has brought oil-drilling equipment to Greenland despite the government saying it hasn’t granted permission, raising new questions about sovereignty and U.S. influence in the Arctic. Plus, in Brief: Iran rules out direct talks with the U.S., Berkshire Hathaway finally starts deploying its massive cash pile, and victims of a major Canadian crypto wallet hack prepare a lawsuit. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 7, 2026Episode 10517 min

Unfathomable 🛻- Ford puts its eggs in the EV truck basket, An AI model made new viruses.

Ford is trying to get back in the EV race with the Fathom, a US$28,350 electric truck meant to win over pickup buyers and compete with low-cost Chinese automakers after the company abandoned its electric F-150 and took a massive EV writeoff. Plus, scientists have used an AI model to create novel bacteriophages that don’t exist in nature, a breakthrough that could transform vaccine testing and phage therapy while raising serious biosecurity concerns. And in The Big Picture: Carney rejects sector-specific U.S. trade deals, Iran and Oman near an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, WestJet’s cabin crew union releases details of its tentative deal, Peloton posts its first annual profit, Apollo buys EasyJet, and Anthropic partners with Millennium on an AI risk analyst. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 6, 2026Episode 10508 min

The best things in life are free 🛍️- Shopify cracks the AI shopping code, Disney explores free streaming tier.

Shopify shares surged after a strong second quarter, with the e-commerce giant pointing to AI-driven shopping traffic and orders as a major growth driver while it races to make its merchants more visible in chatbot and AI search results. Plus, Disney is considering a free ad-supported tier for Disney+, joining Netflix and Paramount+ in exploring free streaming options as audiences spend more time on YouTube and FAST platforms. And in The Big Picture: Canada and the U.S. discuss a possible steel and aluminum quota deal, Google overhauls its AI leadership, Ottawa pledges $2.7 billion for Toronto rental housing, Uber commits US$10 billion to robotaxis, Toronto police crack down on organized retail crime, and Ryan Beedie backs Vistara Capital. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

August 5, 2026Episode 10497 min

Under the influence ☮️- Ottawa’s foreign influence registry goes live, Canada cuts back on peacekeeping.

Ottawa’s new foreign influence registry is now live, requiring anyone working on behalf of a foreign government or agency to influence Canadian politics to register within 60 days, but critics say the rules are both too broad and too toothless. Plus, Canada is sharply cutting back its UN peacekeeping commitments, withdrawing troops from missions in Congo, South Sudan, Cyprus, and Kosovo as NATO defence priorities take precedence over a core part of the country’s foreign policy identity. And in The Big Picture: Moderna begins Canadian trials for a Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Canada-U.S. trade talks continue ahead of a tariff deadline, wildfires destroy hundreds of homes in B.C., Canadian VC firms do fewer but bigger deals, and Canada’s trade surplus hits a four-year high. The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

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