January was the deadline she had previously set for herself. Like you, Tonichelle, I think she's already made up her mind. She had her fun Olympic experience in Turin and a powerfully personal one in Vancouver.
For those who don't read French, Joannie plans to skate in shows for at least the next five years, even if she does quit competitive skating now.
She's not retiring just yet...
http://fr.canoe.ca/sports/nouvelles/archives/2013/01/20130127-120017.html