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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…
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Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastExecutive Director at the McKenna Institute working to transform NB through digital technology
On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Adrienne Oldford, Executive Director at the McKenna Institute. Almost 30 years ago, then Premier Frank McKenna…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBlair Hyslop, Co-CEO of Mrs. Dunster's on developing food manufacturing in New Brunswick
On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s about the opportunities to develop food manufacturing in New Brunswick…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBest of Insights- Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group
This podcast was originally published In January of 2024 and was quickly the most downloaded podcast in Insights history. The podcast features legendary…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDr. Heather Exner-Pirot of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute explores the mining opportunity in NS and NB
Canada has a productivity problem but many of the diagnoses, such as blaming immigrants, are not compelling. Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastRegis Duffy or the Godfather of Bioscience talks building the industry on PEI
This episode features a really interesting conversation with Regis Duffy, the founder of Chemical Diagnostics Limited in Prince Edward Island. The business was…
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Michael De Adder Talks About the Challenges of Being A Political Cartoonist
This episode of the Insights Podcast offers something a little different as we take a look at the world of a political cartoonist and the related challenges of…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDamon Goodwin and Jeff White on how to improve innovation in New Brunswick
Damon Goodwin and Jeff White are tired of New Brunswick being the least research-intensive province in Canada. Damon, the CEO of Research NB, and Jeff, the CEO…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastSpecial Live Audience Recording: Michelle Robichaud on ocean opportunities in Atlantic Canada
This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastHonourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries on food export in NB
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David talk with the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPhil Knol makes a case for natural gas in Atlantic Canada
This week's Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastLori Weir, CEO of Four Eyes Financial tells us how we can support the growth of Fintech in Atlantic Canada
There are 140+ financial technology (fintech) firms located in Atlantic Canada ranging from small startups to Verafin with more than 900 employees in St…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPeter Gregg, CEO of Nova Scotia Power and the race to reach green energy targets
Nova Scotia's Efforts to Transition to Green Energy On this episode of the Insight Podcast, we feature a conversation with Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastMarketing legend David Hawkins Part II, founder of Hawk Communications
This is a continuation of a conversation that you can revisit on your favorite podcast platform. There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDavid Hawkins, a pioneer in the Marketing and Advertising space in Atlantic Canada
David Hawkins is a Marketing & Advertising Legend There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDan Kelly, CEO of Canadian Federation of Independant Businesses discusses small business in Canada
CFIB's Dan Kelly Talks about Small Business Challenges On this episode of the Insights Podcast our guest is Dan Kelly, the President & CEO of the Canadian…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDr. Kim Brooks, first female president and vice - chancellor of Dalhousie University
A Conversation with the New President of Dalhousie University, Dr. Kim Brooks This episode of the Insights Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastSupplement King CEO, Roger King of Nova Scotia, discusses their success
Canada's King of Supplements is a Nova Scotian Roger King started his business while attending Saint Mary's University as a way to supplement his income as a…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCanada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of OSC
Canada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy This episode of the Insights Podcast takes a close look at the amazing opportunity Canada has to grow…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastTim Houston provides a mid-mandate update for Nova Scotia
A Mid-Mandate Update with Nova Scotia Premier, Tim Houston This episode of the Insights Podcast features a conversation recorded live with Premier Tim Houston…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastA discussion with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson on the success of Pabineau First Nation
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson from the Pabineau First Nation in Northern New…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCEO and Managing Director of Seafort Capital discusses when to grow or sell your business
When to Sell or Grow Your Business In this episode of the Insights Podcast we talk with Rob Normandeau, the Managing Director and CEO of Seafort Capital, a…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBruce Fitch, NB Minister of Health discusses healthcare pressures in the province
Health care in Atlantic Canada is under significant pressure on many fronts. There is a growing shortage of health care professionals, and the talent pipeline…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBob Rae, Ambassador to the United Nations shares his thoughts on Canada and the future of Atlantic Canada
A Conversation with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations On this episode of the Insights Podcast, we turn our attention to the national scene and have a…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastChief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation discussed their success model
Membertou, An Indigenous Economic Model of Success In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Terry Paul, the long-term…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCEO of World Energy GH2 Discusses their Opportunity to Lead in Green Energy Production
On this week's Insights, Don and David talk with Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO at World Energy GH2 about their exciting green hydrogen project in…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador
There are many exciting stories of First Nations economic development across Atlantic Canada. This week Don and David interview John Davis, the CEO of Qalipu…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastRob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur
Your latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Rob Steele, the CEO of the Steele Auto Group, the fifth largest auto group in Canada. He is also the…
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"Best of Insights 2023" - Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower
As the year comes to a close, we felt it appropriate to revisit some of the most important and most popular podcasts of 2023. Below is a recent podcast with…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastMichelle Simms, CEO of Genesis, Discusses the Tech Boom in Newfoundland
There is something going on in Newfoundland and Labrador. The province's tech sector is booming. Real GDP from the IT sector has more than doubled since 2018…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastStephen Moore, Director of Forest Nova Scotia, Discusses the Recovery of the Sector in Nova Scotia
Forestry Sector in Recovery Mode in Nova Scotia The closure of Northern Pulp was a significant blow to the forestry sector in Nova Scotia creating a gap in…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastGlenn Cooke Discusses how Cooke Inc. has Quietly Become the Largest Privately Owned Seafood Company in the World
Glenn Cooke discusses how Cooke Inc. has quietly become the largest privately owned seafood company in the world This episode of the Insights Podcast features…
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Sean Fraser Outlines Federal Government's Housing Strategy
Sean Fraser Outlines Federal Government's Housing Strategy This episode of the Insights Podcast features a live, in-person conversation with Sean Fraser, the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastOutsider Karen Oldfield Transforming Healthcare in Nova Scotia
The decision to appoint someone outside the healthcare community to lead the NS Health Authority was met with considerable scepticism across the healthcare…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPeter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower
Atlantic Canada Can Become an Energy Superpower A new report called "Catching the Wind" from the Public Policy Forum outlines how Atlantic Canada can become an…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastJames Crosby, CEO of Crosby Foods, Discusses its Legacy and Future
On this week's podcast we talk to the CEO of one of Atlantic Canada's oldest family run companies, Crosby Foods. Founded in the late 19th Century as an…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBernard Lord Discusses how Medavie is Changing Health Delivery in Canada
Medavie, A Company Changing Health Delivery In Canada Medavie is a company that few in this region would be familiar with, although a third of Atlantic…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCarl Sparkes, CEO of Devonian Coastal Wineries, Discusses the Growing Wine Industry in Nova Scotia
Wine Industry Growing in Size and Reputable in Nova Scotia This week's Insights Podcast features an in depth look at the growing wine industry in Nova Scotia…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastThe Untold Stories of Maritime Immigration Campaigns, Celebrity Charms, and Entrepreneurial Ventures with Andrew MacLean
On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Andrew MacLean, the author of Backyard History, a podcast, blog and newspaper column covering…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastA Conversation with Jim Spatz on the History of his Family and Southwest Properties
The Spatz Family Story Behind Southwest Properties One of the real privileges attached to doing the Insights Podcast is to learn the back story behind some of…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastJim Irving Discusses the Importance of the Forestry Sector for the Future of New Brunswick
Jim Irving, co-CEO of JD Irving, Limited, joins Don and David on the Insights podcast this week to talk about the forest products sector, the new forestry plan…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDiscussion with Minister Arlene Dunn on the Growing Population and Job Vacancies in NB
New Brunswick is in the middle of an unprecedented population growth trend. This is leading to record employment but also to growing job vacancies. Statistics…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastWhy are Consumer Goods like Kleenex and Skippy Peanut Butter Leaving Canada?
In recent months a number of food and consumer products companies have announced they are pulling well known products out of Canada including Kleenex, Skippy…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBest Of 'Insights': Discussion with Nova Scotia Billionaire, John Risley
John Risley of Mahone Bay is one of Nova Scotia's most successful businessmen. This week we revisit a conversation John had with Don and David about building…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastPhil Fraser, CEO of Killam Properties, Tells the Story of Atlantic Canada's Largest Landlord.
Killam Properties is A Real Estate Powerhouse Since its founding in 2000, Killam Properties, headquartered in Halifax, has become one of Canada's largest…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastEpisode Two (Forest Sector): How Can Mass Timber Impact the Housing Shortage?
Mass Timber Can Shorten Construction Times Significantly In this episode of the Insights Podcast , we examine a new initiative under development to build the…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNew Series: Atlantic Canada's Forest Sector
On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David are starting a series on the forest products sector in Atlantic Canada. The region’s forests support thousands…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDr Herb Emery Discusses The Importance of Exports
Between 1983 and 2004, the value of exports (in inflation adjusted dollars) from Atlantic Canada increased by an average of nearly five per cent per year. Over…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastDavid Campbell and Don Mills discuss the New Brunswick Housing Crunch
This week on the Insights podcast, Don interviews David about a recent report he wrote about housing demand in New Brunswick. Commissioned by the New Brunswick…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastNew Brunswick Scholar, Donald Savoie discusses his new book "Canada"
One of Canada’s most thoughtful analysts of politics and economic development, Donald Savoie, has written a new book entitled “Canada: Beyond Grudges…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastEconomist, Richard Saillant provides a tutorial on the Federal Equalization Program
Today on the Insights podcast, Don and David talk with economist Richard Saillant about the federal Equalization program. There has been a lot of talk about…
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastBear Head Hydrogen Project Will Require up to 400 Wind Turbines
Bear Head Energy has just received environmental approval for 2 gigawatts of electrolyzer capacity that will be developed in phases and require 400 onshore and…
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How Saint Mary's Changed its Reputation and Shot Up the University Rankings
Saint Mary's University was just ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada by Maclean's magazine. It joins the perennially…
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Laurel Broten on Luring Foreign Investment to Canada
This week, Don and David talk with Laurel Broten, the CEO of Invest in Canada, about the importance of foreign direct investment to the Canadian economy…
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The Renaissance of Port Saint John
Over the past several years, the Port of Saint John has undergone a sort of rebirth that coincides with a nearly complete modernization project that saw a…
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Monete Pasher on the Transformation of Canada's Airports
The decision by the Chretien Government in the 1990s to transfer the operation of Canada's national airport system to local airport authorities was likely one…
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Seamus O'Regan on how Hydrogen Can Save Us
Seamus O'Regan is a senior cabinet minister in the Trudeau Government, where he sits as the Minister of Labour. Previously, as the Minister of Natural…
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Duncan Williams on the Troubling Numbers Behind Nova Scotia's Housing Shortage
Housing is a problem not only in Atlantic Canada but across the country. Unprecedented population growth has put significant pressures on the supply of…
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How to Start an Atlantic Canadian Entrepreneurship Revolution
UNB professor Dr. Dhirendra Shukla is on a mission. He wants to help transform the Atlantic Canadian economy through an entrepreneurship revolution. The Scale…
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Michelin is an Economic Powerhouse in Nova Scotia
While everyone has likely heard of Michelin, very few understand how important the company is to the economy in Nova Scotia. Recently, the tire maker…
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Karen Ogen on Embracing Natural Gas as a First Nation
Across Canada, First Nations have been developing partnerships related to natural resources development, ensuring good stewardship and substantial economic…