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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What's up with all this talk about a deeper relationship between Canada and the European Union? Read my interview the EU's top envoy to Ottawa in @thelogic.co thelogic.co/news/canada-... More to come at the Canada-EU summit (Oct. 29-30) #TradeSky

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Major partnership between Canada and EU on track for October reveal, says envoy - The Logic

With Trump ratcheting up tensions, Canada and the EU are working on a new strategic arrangement to strengthen trade and security

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A new U.S. ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices mostly affects China, but tech leaders worry it could hurt growth in Canada—and push companies south of the border. thelogic.co/news/trump-f... #TradeSky #Tech

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Trump’s ban on foreign robots has Canada’s tech leaders worried - The Logic

The U.S. ban mostly affects China, but it could hurt growth in Canada—and push companies south of the border

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Mark Wiseman, has said he and his counterpart in Ottawa have a "no surprises" approach to communication. Well, the big day is here and I don't think the rest of us trade watchers are surprised by this either! thelogic.co/news/what-to... What now? Read on. #TradeSky

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The U.S. has chosen not to extend CUSMA. Here’s what happens next - The Logic

Donald Trump has made it clear he doesn’t want to extend the North American trade pact. That doesn’t mean the deal is doomed.

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Another story based on an Access to Information request: A memo prepared for Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of his meeting with the CEO of CIBC highlights the important role that business lending plays in trade diversification. Read in @thelogic.co thelogic.co/news/diversi... #TradeSky #cdnfoi

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Diversifying trade requires banks to take bigger risks, official advised Carney before CIBC meeting - The Logic

Helping firms take the leap into new markets was a key theme of Carney's meeting with CIBC boss Harry Culham, a memo obtained by The Logic shows

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

ApplyBoard created a system for matching international applicants to Canadian colleges and universities. It came along at exactly the right time to take advantage of extraordinary pressures on those schools. Read what happened next: thelogic.co/news/the-big... via @thelogic.co

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ApplyBoard faces a reckoning as Canada’s immigration boom turns into a bust - The Logic

The edtech unicorn turned the foreign-student bubble into a $4-billion Trudeau-era success story, but let workplace norms take a back seat to growth. Now everyone’s feeling the hangover.

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Global Affairs Canada braced for scrutiny ahead of launching public consultations on the resumption of trade talks with India, according to a memo @thelogic.co obtained through the Access to Information Act thelogic.co/news/india-c... #cdnfoi #cdnpoli #tradesky

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Most Canadians look unfavourably on India, trade minister told - The Logic

Internal memo obtained by The Logic predicted pushback as the federal government pursues a trade deal with the world’s most populous country

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The Logic @thelogic.co · 08/05/2026

The Logic has hired @mpotkins.bsky.social as Alberta reporter. Read more in this note to staff from deputy managing editor Charlie Gillis. thelogic.co/staff-update...

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Press freedom is not guaranteed. It must be defended. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social recognizes the courage of journalists in Canada and globally who continue to report in the public interest, often under pressure and at personal risk. #WPFC2026

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

What does it mean to speak truth to power when power has never been more hostile to the truth? Courage of conviction has never mattered more. A message from @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social on how #pressfreedom needs it now more than ever. youtu.be/T-8cooZokBI?... #journalism

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2026 WPFC Luncheon Video - Courage of Conviction

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

How to get your robot on an airplane, and other tales of taking part in the world's largest industrial trade fair. thelogic.co/news/robots-... Stay tuned for more reports from northern Germany next week. #TradeSky #HannoverMesse2026 #HM26 #Canada

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How to get your robot on an airplane - The Logic

Canadian tech firms dream of scoring deals at Hannover Messe, but just getting their gear to the world’s biggest industrial fair can be an adventure

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Another cool thing about Artemis II: the potential knock-on effect of increased awareness about the effects of (peri)menopause, through the social media feed of the impressive Dr. Catherine Hansen, married to Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. #womenshealth #srhr www.instagram.com/drcatherineh...

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Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.

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Shannon Proudfoot @sproudfoot.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

It's really worth watching the moment when Jeremy Hansen suggests that a crater on the moon - a "bright spot" we'll be able to see from earth - be named Carroll for Carroll Taylor Wiseman, the late wife of commander Reid Wiseman. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Cw...

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Crew of Artemis II share an emotional moment after naming new crater after a lost loved one

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

"You have heart hands coming out of this Earth."

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A close friend sends messages to our group chat urging us all to "GO OUTSIDE AND LOOK AT THE MOON!" whenever it is especially beautiful. No matter how good or bad things are that day, it's a reminder to let it all go for a moment and marvel at something so beyond ourselves. So: "LOOK AT THE MOON!"

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Canada hasn't taken delivery of one F-35 fighter yet, but several of our F-35-using allies are already working on a generation of planes to come after. We might well join them ... and that could make it a lot harder to ditch F-35s for Swedish Gripens right now. thelogic.co/news/exclusi...

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Canada considers joining U.K., Italy and Japan to develop future fighter jets - The Logic

Joining the group could up the pressure on Canada to buy U.S.-made F-35s as the new jets would operate alongside them

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Canada’s largest-ever trade mission to Mexico ended just before this week’s outbreak of fires and shootings. Business leaders on the trip say they’re sticking to their plans. thelogic.co/news/mexico-...

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Canadians on Mexican trade mission undeterred by drug violence - The Logic

Canada's largest-ever trade mission to Mexico ended just before this week's outbreak of fires and shootings. Business leaders on the trip say they're sticking to their plans.

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

If OpenAI doesn't stiffen its policies and practices on reporting potential violence discussed with its chatbots, the federal government will legislate to force it, according to the justice minister. Colleague @lauraosman.bsky.social was on Parliament Hill for it. thelogic.co/news/openai-...

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Feds threaten legislation unless OpenAI makes changes following B.C. killings - The Logic

Federal ministers want OpenAI to change its safety protocols after learning the Tumbler Ridge shooter had disturbing exchanges with ChatGPT that the firm didn’t flag to police

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Including, I would argue, the reason for his arrest in the first place.

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Join our editorial team at The Logic! Deadline to apply is March 9. Questions? Email me: joanna.smith@thelogic.co thelogic.applytojobs.ca/editorial/44... #journojobs #journalism #cdnmedia #abpoli #EnergySky

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The Logic Job Board - Alberta reporter

Job vacancy for the role of Alberta reporter

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I think about this moment in history more often than one reasonably should. Including today.

A Twitter user asks David Simon, creator of The Wire, if he has seen The Wire. He replies: “Have I seen The Wire?”

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Whatever the White House does could have consequences for Canada’s sea terminals, which American regulators warn have been attracting an outsized share of U.S. business from shippers looking for a cheaper place to unload their wares. thelogic.co/news/canada-... #TradeSky

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Regulator claims shippers are using Canada to end-run U.S. taxes - The Logic

The Trump administration wants to levy harbour taxes on all overseas cargo destined for the U.S.—even if it’s coming through Canadian ports

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Tomorrow is the final deadline to nominate someone for the 2026 Press Freedom Awards. Let’s honour journalists who refuse to back down and continue serving the public interest. Submit before midnight. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/awards/

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

American chicken exporters seem to be getting good-quality meat across the border by fraudulently labelling it as lower-quality "spent fowl," and Canadian chicken farmers are having a cow. Colleague @joannasmith.bsky.social explains. thelogic.co/news/canada-...

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Fraudulently labelled American chicken is flooding into Canada, farmers charge - The Logic

Premium American chicken meat has been getting into Canada duty free because it’s falsely labelled as low-grade. Border officials are trying to stop that.

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

The Logic is hiring a new #Alberta correspondent! Are you keen to report on business, tech, energy and some (fascinating) politics? thelogic.applytojobs.ca/editorial/44... Questions about working here? Email me to set up a chat: joanna.smith@thelogic.co #journalism #cdnmedia #journojobs

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The Logic Job Board - Alberta reporter

Job vacancy for the role of Alberta reporter

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Don’t forget: wait, is that the Canadian flag? It’s the Canadian flag!

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David Reevely @davidreevely.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Through a U.S. joint venture with the Oneida Nation, Edmonton's Stantec had contracts to do facilities inspections at ICE detention sites. The deals, done in late 2025, broke up when the Oneida Nation government found out what its business arm was up to. thelogic.co/news/stantec...

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Canada's Stantec and U.S. partner had multimillion-dollar contracts to inspect ICE detention facilities - The Logic

Stantec's partner in the venture, the Oneida Nation, broke the deals and fired the board of the arm’s-length company that made them

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

“It was unclear how Trump would decertify the planes since that is the job of the Federal Aviation Administration, but he has made similar declarations in the past that were ultimately carried out, often with exemptions, by relevant agencies.” www.reuters.com/business/aer...

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Trump says US decertifying Bombardier Global Express until Canada certifies Gulfstream

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. was decertifying Bombardier Global Express business jets and threatened 50% import tariffs on other aircraft made in Canada until the country certified...

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The account has been suspended, finally. Thanks to everyone who reported this (and to those who let me know about it, especially so quickly.)

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Does anyone here know about how long it takes for a BlueSky account reported for impersonation to be stopped? I do not love that he is using my name, photo and biographical details to begin with, but love even less that he has blocked me from seeing whatever he is doing with it. #journalismsky

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

There is an account on here that has ripped off my photo, name and bio. Please report it for impersonation if you come across it (as I did) and if you want to follow me, follow the real me @joannasmith.bsky.social (I know that seems obvious but 15 people are following a fake me named Wesley, so.)

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Save the date! Join us on April 29 to honour those making a difference to the fight for press freedom. Tickets will be on sale soon. #pressfreedom #CourageofConviction #journalismisnotacrime #notatarget buff.ly/u892HCX

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Canada's federal government is subsidizing an Ottawa tech company that provides wiretapping tools to ICE, the agency leading President Donald Trump’s violent mass-deportation campaign. thelogic.co/news/exclusi... Exclusive by @davidreevely.bsky.social in @thelogic.co #cdnpoli

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Ottawa is subsidizing a tech firm that provides wiretapping tools to ICE - The Logic

The $1-million contribution came after the U.S. agency showed up in force in Minneapolis

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Check your inbox for the latest edition of Dispatch, a bimonthly newsletter from World Press Freedom Canada. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/dispatch/ #pressfreedom #notatarget #journalismmatters #cdnmedia

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Conservative MP Jacob Mantle says Canadians need greater transparency on CUSMA consultations to judge whether Ottawa comes out of the review with a good deal thelogic.co/news/usmca-f... #TradeSky #USMCA #cdnpoli

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The fight to make Ottawa's secret trade consultations public - The Logic

A Tory MP is fighting to make submissions on the USMCA open to the public, as they are in the United States

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Know a Canadian journalist who took real risks to publish the truth in 2025? Nominations for the Press Freedom Awards close Feb. 17. buff.ly/zdpGFIE #pressfreedom #journalismisnotacrime #cdnmedia

Know a journalist who took risks? 2026 Press Freedom Awards. Nomination deadline: Feb. 17

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Update: #SCOTUS issued just one opinion today and it was not the one Canadians were waiting to see. (It was Bowe vs. United States, if you're interested: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...) The waiting continues! #TradeSky

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Joanna Smith @joannasmith.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Chrystia Freeland "stepping aside" from role as Canada's special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine, resigning as MP in the "coming weeks" to become unpaid adviser on economic development to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. thelogic.co/briefing/tor...

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Toronto MP Chrystia Freeland to advise Ukraine on economic development - The Logic

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