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    Anita Balakrishnan

    Reporter

    Anita Balakrishnan covers Canada’s professional services sector. Her beat includes global accounting and consulting firms, the legal industry, and investments in the mining industry. She previously covered the auto industry and automotive tech. Before joining The Logic in 2021, Anita was a business reporter and editor at The Canadian Press and at Thomson Reuters’ Law Times, and was a tech and business reporter for CNBC.com. She is based in Toronto.

    [email protected] https://x.com/MsABalakrishnan

    Articles by Anita Balakrishnan

    Nissan struggles to recapture Leaf’s innovative lead

    https://thelogic.co/news/shift/nissan-leafs-innovative-lead-struggle/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 17, 2024

    Sales of the trailblazing model fell nearly 45 per cent year over year in Canada last quarter.

    An electric Nissan Leaf is plugged into a charging station while blanketed in snow. A Stop sign and electric charging sign are nearby, and the surrounding streets, buildings and trees are covered in snow.

    Briefing

    General Motors doubles down on Lithium America JV with US$625 million investment

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/general-motors-doubles-down-on-lithium-america-jv-with-us625-million-investment/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 16, 2024

    Li-Cycle’s struggles threaten North America’s EV dreams

    https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/li-cycle-canada-ev-battery-recycling/

    By Anita Balakrishnan and Catherine McIntyre   |   Oct 15, 2024

    The Toronto battery recycling startup is mired in financial and logistical issues. Sources say it’s a symptom of a bigger problem.

    Briefing

    Tesla’s new US$30,000 robotaxi leaves investors underwhelmed

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/teslas-new-us30000-robotaxi-leaves-investors-underwhelmed/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 11, 2024

    Briefing

    7-Eleven parent splits in two to ward off Couche-Tard takeover

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/7-eleven-parent-splits-in-two-to-ward-off-couche-tard-takeover/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 10, 2024

    Rio Tinto’s $6.7B deal would unlock a major Quebec lithium hub

    https://thelogic.co/news/shift/rio-tinto-quebec-lithium-hub-deal/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 10, 2024

    Arcadium acquisition bucks negative mood around EVs, setting in motion a plan to dominate the lithium industry that’s 20 years in the making.

    A white hardhat with the Rio Tinto logo in red letters sits on a large tray that is shrink-wrapped with plastic. A grey ore sample is partially visible behind the hardhat.

    Briefing

    Mercedes-Benz launches incubator program in Ontario

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/mercedes-benz-launches-incubator-program-in-ontario/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 8, 2024

    Briefing

    Rio Tinto confirms takeover bid for Arcadium Lithium

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/rio-tinto-confirms-takeover-bid-for-arcadium-lithium/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 7, 2024

    Briefing

    BRP lays off 17 in Quebec; halts e-bike project

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/brp-lays-off-17-in-quebec-halts-e-bike-project/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 4, 2024

    Briefing

    Magna hires firms for internal probe after Stronach allegations

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/magna-hires-firms-for-internal-probe-after-stronach-allegations/

    By Anita Balakrishnan   |   Oct 3, 2024

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