Long haul ⚠️ — Construction companies are struggling to hire. Russia is gearing up for a long fight. Amazon wants to livestream commerce.

Canada’s construction sector is facing a serious labour crunch that’s causing companies to turn down or cancel projects and threatening the long-term prospects of the entire industry. In a sign that Russia is hunkering down for a long fight in Ukraine, the government is shifting the economy to a wartime footing. Amazon is betting big on Amazon Live, a livestream shopping feature where influencers can sell products directly to the viewing audience and pocket commissions ranging from 2% to 20% depending on the product The Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.