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Martin Patriquin

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Martin Patriquin is a Quebec correspondent for The Logic, covering the province’s innovation economy and the transformation of its legacy businesses, and writing The Logic’s biweekly Quebec Ink column. He was previously Quebec bureau chief for Maclean’s. A National Magazine Award winner, he has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Walrus, Vice, BuzzFeed and The Globe and Mail, and is a regular panelist on CBC’s Power & Politics.

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Articles by Martin Patriquin

The ‘superminister’ who said the quiet part out loud

https://thelogic.co/commentary/quebec-ink/pierre-fitzgibbon-innovation-economic-superminister/

By Martin Patriquin | Sep 9, 2024

Pierre Fitzgibbon spoke truth to Quebecers about the cost of electricity. In politics, that's not a winning play.

Quebec Economy and Innovation Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon and Quebec Premier François Legault stand between rows of Quebec flags, in front of podiums that say “Votre gouvernement” in front of them.

Briefing

YouTube removes Canadian conservative influencer following U.S. Justice Department charges

https://thelogic.co/briefing/youtube-removes-canadian-conservative-influencer-following-u-s-justice-department-charges/

By Martin Patriquin | Sep 6, 2024

Ottawa sitting on request for sanctions against China-based makers of surveillance gear

https://thelogic.co/news/exclusive/canada-balks-china-surveillance-gear-sanctions/

By Martin Patriquin | Sep 3, 2024

In-depth report says tech from Hikvision, Dahua, Tiandy and Uniview enables China’s gross human rights abuses of Uyghur minority.

Children climb on playground equipment while adults, some wearing masks, supervise in a public square lined with trees and shrubs. Surveillance cameras can be seen on a gantry above the playground equipment.

Briefing

7-Eleven owner wants ‘core’ company status in wake of Couche-Tard bid

https://thelogic.co/briefing/7-eleven-owner-wants-core-company-status-in-wake-of-couche-tard-bid/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 27, 2024

Briefing

Detained Telegram CEO Pavel Durov ‘has nothing to hide,’ company says

https://thelogic.co/briefing/detained-telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-has-nothing-to-hide-company-says/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 26, 2024

How Couche-Tard got an early start in convenience

https://thelogic.co/commentary/quebec-ink/couche-tard-convenience-early-start/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 26, 2024

The law that gave us dépanneurs spawned the corner-store behemoth that could soon swallow 7-Eleven .

A man in a dark plaid shirt walks past a Couche-Tard convenience store. There are posters in the windows advertising pop and beer.

Briefing

Hydro-Québec profits tumbles 31% following lower electricity exports

https://thelogic.co/briefing/hydro-quebec-profits-tumbles-31-following-lower-electricity-exports/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 23, 2024

Briefing

Sonder inks licensing agreement with Marriott, secures additional liquidity

https://thelogic.co/briefing/sonder-inks-licensing-agreement-with-marriott-secures-additional-liquidity/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 19, 2024

Lessons from Quebec on getting houses built

https://thelogic.co/commentary/quebec-ink/quebec-housing-lessons/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 12, 2024

Declining interest rates and one sensible law are flipping stereotypes about progressive city governments.

A worker stands with his back to the camera in the window opening of a partially constructed building. He's wearing a safety harness and white hardhat, and there's fully built house in the background.

Briefing

CBC, Corus among media outlets questioning group’s ability to distribute Google’s $100 million

https://thelogic.co/briefing/cbc-corus-among-media-outlets-questioning-groups-ability-to-distribute-googles-100-million/

By Martin Patriquin | Aug 9, 2024