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Claire Brownell

Reporter

Claire Brownell covers the future of finance. Her beat includes financial regulation, fintechs and cryptocurrencies, with a focus on how banks and other financial services companies are adapting to technological change. She specializes in data-driven journalism and investigations. She was previously associate editor of reports and rankings at Maclean’s, and an award-winning tech reporter and feature writer at the Financial Post.

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Articles by Claire Brownell

‘We have to engage’: Galen Weston on facing his critics, and changing Canada’s economic narrative

https://thelogic.co/news/the-interview/galen-weston-canada-economic-prosperity/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 29, 2024

Government antagonism toward business stands in way of long-term prosperity, says Loblaw chair.

Galen Weston, wearing a dark jacket, black quarterneck and a poppy on his lapel, sits in a white chair with arms slightly raised. The Logic's David Skok looks toward him with one leg resting on the other knee, and a clipboard open. There are flower arrangements at stage level in the foreground.

Leading in a chaotic world: The key takeaways from The Logic Summit 2024

https://thelogic.co/news/summit-2024-key-takeaways/

By David Reevely, Claire Brownell, Aimée Look, Anita Balakrishnan and Catherine McIntyre | Oct 28, 2024

What Tiff Macklem, Galen Weston, Isabelle Hudon and others said at The Logic’s flagship live journalism event.

Regrets? Galen Weston’s had a few

https://thelogic.co/news/loblaw-galen-weston-canada-grocery-retail/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 28, 2024

Loblaw chair says his pre-pandemic profile made him easy target for inflation anger.

Loblaw chair Galen Weston wearing glasses and a poppy pin, listening attentively during a conversation against a blue backdrop.

U.S. banks, regulator gear up for open-banking data access fight

https://thelogic.co/news/us-regulator-open-banking-data-access/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 25, 2024

Canadian financial services sector awaits framework from Ottawa

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau building entrance with reflective glass doors and a sidewalk in front.

Briefing

Tobi Lütke’s father-in-law revealed as mystery CAMH donor

https://thelogic.co/briefing/tobi-lutkes-father-in-law-revealed-as-mystery-camh-donor/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 24, 2024

Symcor battles suspicion from fintechs as it pitches open banking software

https://thelogic.co/news/exclusive/symcor-open-banking-software/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 24, 2024

Open banking proponents say Canadians’ financial data should be free, available directly.

Briefing

Major tobacco firms close to $32.5B settlement in smoking-risk cases

https://thelogic.co/briefing/major-tobacco-firms-close-to-32-5b-settlement-in-smoking-risk-cases/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 18, 2024

‘Wen lambo?’ Bitcoin bucks crypto market’s weak quarter

https://thelogic.co/news/special-report/canada-crypto-q3-2024-wen-lambo-bitcoin/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 18, 2024

Ether falters, while LayerZero’s new token leads the pack of Canadian coins.

An illustration of a red Lamborghini parked in front of a large gold Bitcoin symbol.

Canadian banks pull further ahead on AI adoption, new report finds

https://thelogic.co/news/canadian-banks-pull-further-ahead-on-ai-adoption-new-report-finds/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 17, 2024

Canada once again named highest-scoring region, while RBC maintains position as third most mature bank in the world in AI.

A Canadian flag flies in front of a tall black pole, surrounded by towering buildings.

Briefing

Shereen Miller named commissioner of open-banking oversight agency

https://thelogic.co/briefing/shereen-miller-named-commissioner-of-open-banking-oversight-agency/

By Claire Brownell | Oct 16, 2024