Laura Osman

Reporter

Laura Osman is an Ottawa correspondent for The Logic. She was previously a reporter in the Ottawa bureau of The Canadian Press, where she covered federal health and immigration policy, among other things. She has also covered municipal and provincial politics in Ottawa and Edmonton for the CBC.

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Articles by Laura Osman

The Conservatives want to help Carney fight the trade war. Here’s how

https://thelogic.co/news/conservatives-carney-trade-war-fight/

By Laura Osman | May 8, 2025

The Tories say they’re open to working with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals—even if it means supporting some of the new government’s legislation

A shot taken during the 2025 election debate of Pierre Poilievre shaking hands with Mark Carney. Poilievre is holding Carney's elbow with his free hand, and Carney is shaking Poilievre's hand with both of his.

Briefing

Canadian March exports plunge in single biggest drop since COVID-19 pandemic

https://thelogic.co/briefing/canadian-exports-diverted-from-the-u-s-as-tariffs-war-takes-hold/

By Laura Osman | May 6, 2025

The election has taken a big bite out of Pierre Poilievre’s economic braintrust

https://thelogic.co/news/election-pierre-poilievre-economic-braintrust/

By Laura Osman | Apr 29, 2025

The handful of Conservative incumbents who shaped policies on innovation and the economy lost their seats. One of them was Pierre Poilievre.

Mark Carney and Liberals hold power with turnaround election win

https://thelogic.co/news/liberal-turaround-win/

By David Reevely and Laura Osman | Apr 28, 2025

Leadership reset and threats to Canada by Donald Trump rescued the Liberals from a months-long spiral in polls, but they fell short of a majority

Mark Carney walking down an aisle lined with supporters, touching hands as he passes them. There is a Canadian flag on the wall in the background.

This is why Donald Trump really wants to annex Canada

https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/ring-of-fire-donald-trump-canada-election/

By Laura Osman | Apr 27, 2025

Indigenous communities in the Ring of Fire stand to benefit greatly or suffer dearly in the race for critical minerals. Locals say their opposition to mining is misunderstood.

Pierre Poilievre’s 25-year quest to make Canadians see things his way

https://thelogic.co/news/the-big-read/pierre-poilievre-canada-election/

By Laura Osman | Apr 23, 2025

The Conservative leader's tax-chopping, anti-government agenda harks back to his days as a right-wing campus activist. He's not about to give it up now.