The Peak Daily 📈 Separate ways
Jan 30, 2026
Secret meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials seeking massive financial backing. Canadian banks and businesses push into Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Dubai. GM cuts at Oshawa and links to trade pressure. Talks of a SpaceX and xAI merger ahead of an IPO. Manulife testing AI for life-insurance approvals and Wealthsimple partnering with Canada Post for cash deposits.
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U.S. Meetings Highlight Separation Risk
- Alberta separatist groups met U.S. officials seeking massive financial support for a potential independence referendum.
- The meetings revealed U.S. openings to influence Canadian domestic politics during economic tensions.
Huge Financial Ask Underscores Improbability
- The Alberta Prosperity Project reportedly seeks a $500 billion credit facility to bankroll a new nation if a referendum passes.
- Polling shows support drops sharply when voters consider the likely financial hardships of separation.
Premiers Frame Meetings As Sovereignty Threat
- Canadian premiers publicly condemned the U.S. meetings, framing them as threats to sovereignty and unity.
- The episode shows how external actors can amplify internal divisions amid economic leverage.