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Joanna Smith, The Logic Reporter.

Joanna Smith

Reporter

Joanna Smith covers trade, particularly the Canada-U.S. relationship. She has been a journalist on Parliament Hill since 2008, including as a reporter for the Toronto Star and as Ottawa news editor and then bureau chief for The Canadian Press. She was most recently editor-in-chief of Kathari News, an online journalism startup with a focus on the global energy transition. She has also taught journalism at Carleton University and is on the board of directors at World Press Freedom Canada.

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Articles by Joanna Smith

Why Canada’s wait-and-see approach to U.S. trade talks just might work

https://thelogic.co/news/analysis/canada-us-trade-wait-and-see-approach/

By Joanna Smith | Jun 2, 2026

Canadian political and business leaders see little reason to cough up concessions as the review of the North American trade pact inches closer. But there are risks to playing it cool.

A low-angle shot of a truck carrying vehicles across the bridge at the Canada-U.S. border in Sarnia, Ont. The U.S. and Canadian flags are flying in the foreground.

Briefing

Rio Tinto begins US$1.5B expansion of its low-carbon aluminum smelter in Quebec

https://thelogic.co/briefing/rio-tinto-begins-us1-5b-expansion-of-its-low-carbon-aluminum-smelter-in-quebec/

By Joanna Smith | May 29, 2026

Briefing

Trump administration wants 50% U.S. content requirement for autos

https://thelogic.co/briefing/trump-administration-wants-50-u-s-content-requirement-for-autos/

By Joanna Smith | May 29, 2026

Briefing

CEO of JPMorgan Chase among U.S. business executives Carney met in New York

https://thelogic.co/briefing/ceo-of-jpmorgan-chase-among-u-s-business-executives-carney-met-in-new-york/

By Joanna Smith | May 29, 2026

Briefing

RCMP probing ‘fantasy’ allegations, says India’s top diplomat in Canada

https://thelogic.co/briefing/rcmp-probing-fantasy-allegations-says-indias-top-diplomat-in-canada/

By Joanna Smith | May 26, 2026

The problem with Canada’s counter-tariffs on U.S. steel

https://thelogic.co/news/steel-quota-counter-tariff-alignment/

By Joanna Smith | May 26, 2026

The plight of one Ontario steel-parts firm shows how poorly co-ordinated trade measures can hurt the industry they're supposed to protect

A close-up of cylindrical pipe fittings in a stack. They are green on the outside and threaded on the inside. The stamps on their exteriors reads "Made in Canada."

Briefing

Steel company Tenaris to get up to $148.2M from Ottawa for energy infrastructure

https://thelogic.co/briefing/steel-company-tenaris-to-get-up-to-148-2m-from-ottawa-for-energy-infrastructure/

By Joanna Smith | May 22, 2026

Briefing

United Auto Workers president calls USMCA a ‘free-trade disaster’

https://thelogic.co/briefing/united-auto-workers-president-calls-usmca-a-free-trade-disaster/

By Joanna Smith | May 22, 2026

Most Canadians look unfavourably on India, trade minister told

https://thelogic.co/news/india-canada-trade-pushback/

By Joanna Smith | May 20, 2026

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

Mark Carney shaking hands with Narendra Modi behind a pair of lecterns. There are Canadian and Indian flags in the background, along with a large floral display.

These Canadian firms reckon that physical AI is where the money is at

https://thelogic.co/news/artificial-intelligence-advanced-manufacturing/

By Joanna Smith | May 19, 2026

A growing cohort of firms believe they can export ideas rather than commodities by using AI to improve advanced manufacturing

Workers in bright orange safety gear walk through a spacious industrial warehouse with machinery surrounded by yellow railings and a Canadian flag overhead.