The Peak Daily

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June 22 Waste of time 🗑️ - TD cracks down on time wasting, AI might be making us dumber
In today’s episode of The Peak Daily, we break down TD Bank’s new “productivity” software that tracks how employees spend their time at work — and what the rise of workplace surveillance means for anyone working remotely. Then we look at growing evidence that leaning too heavily on AI tools can erode key skills like critical thinking, debugging, and analysis.
Plus, in The Big Picture: Canadian EV interest climbs as gas prices spike, Canada sends a record-sized trade mission to Japan, and Iran pauses nuclear talks with the U.S.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
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June 19 Place yours bet 🎰 - Canada is getting its first prediction markets app, Get ready for pricier iPhones.
Canada is getting its first legal prediction markets app as Wealthsimple teams up with Kalshi, blurring the line between investing and gambling. Then, Apple warns iPhones could be headed toward the $2,000 mark as AI-fueled chip costs spike. Plus, in The Big Picture: the U.S. and Iran sign a deal to end the war, Empire doubles down on discount grocers, and Cohere locks in more Canadian compute from Bell.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
7 min
June 18 Psych out 🍄 - New bill proposes legalized psychedelics, Lululemon is in hot water in China.
Today on The Peak Daily, we dig into a push to partially legalize psychedelic drugs in Canada through doctor prescriptions, and what lessons the country could take from places like Oregon and Australia. Then, Lululemon faces backlash in China after a Great Wall yoga event sparked cultural and geopolitical controversy, highlighting how high the stakes are for Western brands relying on the Chinese market. Plus, one big number on Hollywood’s most expensive movie ever, and a fascinating new therapy that aims to “reprogram” cells to act young again.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
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June 17 Essential needs 🛒 - Struggling Canadians turn to GoFundMe, A new First Nations drinking water bill
More Canadians are using GoFundMe to help pay for essentials like groceries, rent, and bills. Then, Ottawa introduces Bill C-37, a new First Nations clean water bill. Plus, in the Big Picture: SpaceX’s deal for AI coding startup Cursor, Gildan drops after a short-seller report, and Quebec reaches a French-language funding deal with three English universities.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
9 min
June 16 Fine dining 🍽️ - A Canadian cybersecurity acquisition, Credit card companies are all about dining.
1Password could be one step closer to going public after snapping up access-management startup Apono, fuelling fresh IPO chatter. Then, we dig into why credit card companies are racing to own your Friday night dinner plans, as Amex adds TheFork to its growing reservations empire. Plus Ottawa’s talks with Chinese EV makers, Fox buying Roku, opioid deaths dropping, and more.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
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June 15 Smile for the cameras 😃- Anthropic model shutdown raises concerns in Canada, Digital cameras make a comeback
Canada’s growing reliance on U.S.-made AI tools comes into focus after Anthropic disables access to its newest models amid U.S. export controls and “jailbreak” allegations. Then, we look at why digital point-and-shoot cameras are making a surprising comeback as Gen Z chases Y2K-era vibes and more offline experiences. Plus Carney’s comments on CUSMA, a snag in U.S.-Iran talks, and Switzerland rejecting a population cap.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
June 12 Business as usual 🤝- Officials downplay Canada-U.S. trade war, The biggest IPO ever.
We break down why Canadian and U.S. officials are publicly sparring but privately keeping the relationship on track. Then, we look at SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO and what mega-IPOs could mean for markets. Plus, the big picture: the Gordie Howe Bridge opening gets delayed, Koho hits unicorn status, and Ottawa rolls out a major food security plan.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
8 min
June 11 Nicotine fiends 🚬- Young folks have a nicotine problem, Banks face pressure on small biz loans.
Today on The Peak Daily, we dig into the nicotine pouch boom among young Canadians and why regulators are struggling to keep up. We also break down OSFI’s push for big banks to lend more to small businesses, plus the latest on CUSMA uncertainty, the Bank of Canada holding rates steady, and Ubisoft’s latest round of studio closures.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
9 min
June 10 Bridge over troubled water 🌉- The Gordie Howe Bridge is opening soon, BNPL apps come for rent.
Today on The Peak Daily: Canada’s long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge finally gets an opening date, and buy now, pay later lenders set their sights on rent payments. Plus, in the big picture: Anthropic releases a new model, Apotex boosts its IPO target, and the Parti Québécois vows to pull Quebec out of the Alto high-speed rail project.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
9 min
June 09 Log off 🤳 - Ottawa preps its youth social media ban, iPhones may have lowered birth rates.
Canada is getting closer to a nationwide under-16 social media ban, with Ottawa set to table new online harms legislation that would also regulate AI chatbots. Then, we unpack new research linking the iPhone’s arrival to falling birth rates, and what that says about modern relationships. Plus, in The Big Picture: Ottawa backs off streamer fees, a US judge strikes down the $100K H-1B fee, and airlines line up for federal loans as fuel costs soar.
The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com
9 min

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