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Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast
This podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision making among policymakers and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region. Expect to hear interviews with the top influencers, business leaders and decision-makers across Atlantic Canada to inform, educate and expand the conversations on the key issues…
Episodes
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Wes Armour Legacy and the Future of Atlantic Trucking
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Donnie Fillmore, President & co-owner of Atlantic Pacific Transport about the life and legacy of Wes…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastMichael Brown on Atlantic Canada’s Path to Prosperity
This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Michael Brown, author of Back to Prosperity: Awakening Canada’s Next Industrial Giant. Michael was…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHelp Wanted: Workforce Crisis in Atlantic Canada
This is rebroadcast of a previous episode. This week's Insights Podcast focuses on a recent report prepared by David Campbell for the Public Policy Forum…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastStruggling in Class: Is New Brunswick’s Education System Failing a Generation of Students?
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Paul Bennett, author of a provocative new book Struggling in Class: A Report Card on Education in New…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBolder Ambitions: Building a More Prosperous Atlantic Canada
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don talks with David about the Atlantic Economic Panel’s new report Bolder Ambitions: Greater Prosperity for All. After nearly…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNova Scotia's Lost Century and What Needs to Happen Now
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, our guest is Ian Thompson, the author of a new book called "Nova Scotia's Lost Century: Can We Change Course". Ian has…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastSaint John Energy Delivering Value and Reliability
Our Insights Podcast this week features a conversation with Ryan Mitchell, the CEO of Saint John Energy, one of nine independent municipal electric utilities…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Atlantic Ballet Story: Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Impact
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David welcome Susan Chalmers-Gauvin, the founder and CEO of Atlantic Ballet of Canada. This is an impressive…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastKent Building Supplies is the Largest Building Supply Company in Atlantic Canada.
Our Insights Podcast this week features a conversation with Rannie MacDonald, the VP of JD Irving's Retail Division and Patrick O'Neil, the General Manager of…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastGerry Pond's Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
A few weeks ago, Gerry Pond, one of New Brunswick's great business leaders, passed away. On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David welcome Curtis Howe…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThree Brothers Transform their Sport Passion into a Business
On this week's Insights Podcast, our guests are Todd and Jeff Bishop, who, along with a third brother, Alex, founded the Dormie Workshop in 2014. The company…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHelp Wanted: Workforce Crisis in Atlantic Canada
This week's Insights Podcast focuses on a recent report prepared by David Campbell for the Public Policy Forum called "Help Wanted: Solving Atlantic Canada’s…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastFixing the Leaks: Why Too Many Young Atlantic Canadians Are Falling Behind
Our guest on this week’s Insights podcast is Lana Asaff, Senior Economist with the Atlantic Economic Council. Lana stopped by to talk about a new report…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBuilding New Brunswick’s Future Workforce
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Mary Butler, President and CEO of the New Brunswick Community College. The NBCC has six campuses…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe fastest growing university in Atlantic Canada - Bruce Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Bruce Fawcett, the outgoing President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University. After…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Largest Blueberry Producer in the World
This week's Insight Podcast features an in-depth and revealing conversation with Lee Bragg, the Executive Vice Chair of Eastlink, one of the companies in the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNewfoundland & Labrador Equity Stake in Offshore Oil Has Proven Profitable
Thanks to former Premier Danny Williams, Newfoundland & Labrador has a state owned oil company. Williams wanted his province not only to benefit from the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Architect of Modern New Brunswick - Donald Savoie on Louis J Robichaud
One of Canada's most prolific and celebrated thinkers on regional economic development in Canada, Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie is back on the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastAtlantic Canada’s Future: A Conversation with AEC’s David Chaundy
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David talk with David Chaundy, President and CEO of the Atlantic Economic Council. The Council was established back in…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDriving Growth: Inside New Brunswick’s Economic Strategy for 2030
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David are joined by the Honourable Luke Randall, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB (ONB), Economic Development…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBeyond the Big Four: Accounting Leadership in Atlantic Canada
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David are joined by Krista Han, Managing Partner with Doane Grant Thornton in New Brunswick. Globally, the accounting…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastAtlantic Canada’s $100 Billion Renewable Energy Opportunity
As part of a continuing series of podcasts focused on energy opportunities in Atlantic Canada, our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Matt…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Strait of Canso Has the Potential to Become a Major Industrial Hub
We were asked to be the keynote speakers at last week's State of the Strait in Port Hawkesbury sponsored by the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. During our two…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastExclusive Interview with Robert K. Irving - Rebroadcast
In December 2024, Don Mills and David Campbell had a rare and exclusive opportunity to interview Robert K. Irving on the Insights podcast. Mr. Irving passed…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Power of Partnership: Reimagining Energy in Atlantic Canada
On this week’s Insights podcast, Michelle Robichaud, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy and Heidi Leslie, CEO of Crux Energy Consulting join Don and…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastKeeping the Lights On: Inside the Renewable Integration Grid Security Project
On this week’s Insights podcast, we speak with John MacIsaac, President of ProEnergy Global Solutions Canada Ltd. and Brad Coady, Chief Commercial Officer, NB…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNexGold Could Become one of Nova Scotia's Largest Exporters
This episode of the Insights Podcast features an exclusive conversation with veteran miner Kevin Bullock, the CEO of NexGold, the mining company that is close…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Future of Atlantic Canada: Don on Growth, Opportunity, and What Comes Next
We have a special edition of the Insights podcast this week. As many of you will know, Don has been heading up the Atlantic Economic Panel - an initiative that…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastMarco Group Has Become Atlantic Canada’s Largest Construction Company
The Marco Group was founded in St. John’s, NL, in 1979 by the late Tom Hickman, whose family still retains majority ownership of the company. The company…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastMarine Renewables Represent an Enormous Opportunity for Atlantic Canada
Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is Elisa Obermann, the Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada (MRC), an industry association headquartered…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastGrowing the Future: Innovation, Food Security, and CEA in Atlantic Canada
This week on the Insights Podcast, we’re joined by Gregg Curwin, President & CEO of Nova Scotia–based Novagevity. Gregg is a proven agriculture entrepreneur…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastInside New Brunswick’s Forest Economy: A Conversation with JDI’s Jason Limongelli
Our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Jason Limongelli, Vice President, Woodlands Division with JD Irving, Limited. The forest products industry…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Gradual Evolution of Credit Unions into Banking Institutions
Our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Marie Mullally, the CEO of CUA. CUA is one of the largest credit unions in Atlantic Canada. There are more…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDallas McCready, President & CEO of Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Our guest on this week’s episode of the Insights Podcast is Dallas McCready, President & CEO of Atlantic Lottery Corporation. Atlantic Lottery is a…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Ismaili Community Has a Growing Interest in Atlantic Canada
Our podcast this week features an educational conversation with Dr. Moez Rajwani, the Executive Officer for the Aga Khan Council in Canada representing the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastFrom Biomass to Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Imagine That
This episode of the Insights Podcast is another in our bioeconomy series, sponsored by the Greenspring Bioinnovation Hub and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPowering the Future: Can Saint John Become Canada’s Next Data Centre Hub?
Our guest on this week’s episode of the Insights Podcast is Nathan Ough, President and CEO of Texas-based VoltaGrid. Born and raised in Saint John, Ough is now…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastLeadership That Lasts: Camille Thériault on Politics, People, and Progress
Former New Brunswick Premier and UNI Financial CEO Camille Thériault joins the Insights Podcast to discuss leadership, grassroots politics, and economic…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNimbus is the Largest English Book Publisher East of Montreal
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we take a close look at the book publishing business, that continues to thrive in Atlantic Canada despite the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastAldéa Landry on her long career and legacy
We have a very special guest on this week's Insights podcast. Don and David are joined by Aldéa Landry to talk about her long career and legacy. Aldéa was born…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCherubini has Quietly Become the Largest Structured Steel Fabricator East of Montreal
Cherubini Metal Works was founded in 1967 by two brothers, John and Jack Cherubini, originally from Italy. The company began as an ornamental railing…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastInside PEI Leadership: Premier Robert Lantz on Challenges, Change, and Canada’s Future
On this week’s Insights podcast, we are continuing our series of conversations with the region’s premiers. Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Lantz joins Don…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHow New Brunswick Plans to Win: Susan Holt on Economic Strategy, Talent & U.S. Pressure
On Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt shares a candid year‑one report and her blueprint to grow the province’s…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBest of Insights: Nova Scotia’s Bold Energy Future with Premier Tim Houston (Replay)
This standout episode of the Insights Podcast takes you inside Nova Scotia’s ambitious plan to become a global energy leader. Premier Tim Houston shares his…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPowering the World from Rural Nova Scotia: Surrette Battery’s Journey from Lead-Acid to Lithium
Discover how a family-owned Nova Scotia company powers the world. On this episode of Insights, Don and David talk with Jeff Myles of Surrette Battery—Canada’s…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHow a 193-Year-Old Sawmill Is Using AI to Reinvent Rural Development in Atlantic Canada
Discover how Freeman Lumber—a family-owned sawmill since 1832—is reinventing rural development in Atlantic Canada. In this episode, COO Marcus Zwicker and CFO…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastFrom Veterinarian to Majority Owner of the Halifax Tides
In this week's Insights Podcast, our guest is Courtney Sherlock, the Co-Founder & CEO of the Halifax Tides FC, one of the six inaugural teams in the Northern…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBuilding Skills, Driving Growth: Inside CCNB’s Role in New Brunswick’s Future
his week on Insights, Don and David sit down with Pierre Zundel, President and CEO of Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB), to explore how this…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNova Scotia’s Solar Surge: How the Province Became Atlantic Canada’s Renewable Energy Leader
Discover why Nova Scotia is leading the solar revolution in Atlantic Canada. In this episode of Insights Podcast, we sit down with David Brushett, Chair of…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastFrom Chocolate to Boardrooms: The David Ganong Story
Discover the remarkable story of David Ganong, one of New Brunswick’s most influential business leaders. In this episode of Insights, we dive into his five…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastAtlantic Canada’s Billion-Dollar Defence Opportunity – Insights with Victoria Belbin
Join Don and David as they speak with Victoria Belbin, CEO of ACADA, about Atlantic Canada’s booming aerospace and defence sector. With over 11,000 jobs and…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastAndy Fillmore is the Right Halifax Mayor for the Times
This week's episode of the Insights Podcast features a candid, wide-ranging conversation with Andy Fillmore, who recently celebrated one year in the job of…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPremier Tim Houston on Offshore Wind, Natural Gas, and Nova Scotia’s Energy Future
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we sit down with Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston to explore the province’s bold energy ambitions. Premier Houston…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHow MacLeod Cares Is Quietly Transforming Long-Term Care in Atlantic Canada
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we sit down with Ramsay Duff, CEO of MacLeod Group, to explore how this Antigonish-based company is reshaping…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBarb Stegemann: From Dragons’ Den Deal to Global Perfume Empire
Discover the extraordinary journey of Barb Stegemann, a Canadian changemaker who turned a mission of peace into a multimillion-dollar fragrance brand. In this…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Power Panel: Atlantic Canada’s Investment Visionaries
In this episode, Don Mills moderates the final plenary panel at the ACG Atlantic Network Conference, a premier event focused on investment opportunities in…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastLori Clark on Leading NB Power Through a Time of Transformation
This week on Our Insights Podcast, we sit down with Lori Clark, the first-ever female CEO of NB Power, to explore the future of energy in New Brunswick…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBuilding the Bioeconomy: Mark Masotti and alterBiota’s Concrete Innovation
This special Insights podcast is the last of a three-part series of interviews with exciting entrepreneurs building bioeconomy companies in Atlantic Canada…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastUnlocking A.I.'s Potential in Atlantic Canada
On this week's Insights podcast, David speaks with Matt Symes about the potential of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in our region. Matt is a leading strategic…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Largest Family-Owned Motorcoach Company is Based in PEI
This episode of the Insights Podcast features an interesting conversation with Mike Cassidy, the CEO of the Cassidy Group which owns Coach Atlantic, Maritime…