Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast

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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 facing the region.

  1. The Secret to Atlantic Business Magazine's Long-Term Success

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Secret to Atlantic Business Magazine's Long-Term Success

    Atlantic Business Magazine is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of its founding by Edwina and Hubert Hutton who sold the magazine to their daughter Tonia Hutton and long-time employee and editor Dawn Chafe a few years ago. The Huttons were a dynamic force who built the Atlantic Business brand together. Edwina recently passed away and we dedicate this podcast to her memory as an outstanding businesswoman. Atlantic Business is now one of the last print publications owned and operated by Atlantic Canadians. Most print publications have struggled with the fragmentation of news coverage and the growing dominance of social media, especially in terms of the competition for advertising revenue. Atlantic Business has demonstrated its ability to adapt to a rapidly changing market environment by developing not just a magazine but a business network enterprise that has established a number of signature business recognition programs and events that now contribute about a third of their annual revenues. Atlantic Business has led the fight to highlight and recognize business success since its very beginnings. It is a great story of resilience and perseverance.

    53 min
  2. How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada?

    NOV 7

    How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada?

    Today on the Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Dr. Herb Emery from the University of New Brunswick about the changes to the immigration, temporary worker and international student levels announced by the federal government.  The cuts are significant and could have a big impact on Atlantic Canada.  The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of setting a population growth target to the implications in rural Atlantic Canada and the many communities that have been focused on immigration to help meet workforce demand.  Will the cuts be necessary to address concerns, or will they return the region to population decline?  Listen to this week's episode to find out.

    1h 10m
  3. Are the best days ahead for Newfoundland? Dr Rob Greenwood thinks yes.

    OCT 31

    Are the best days ahead for Newfoundland? Dr Rob Greenwood thinks yes.

    Arguably, Newfoundland and Labrador is at one of the most consequential moments in its history.  Among its challenges, the province is the oldest in the country and some of its most important industries are facing an uncertain future.  At the same time, there are multiple opportunities for growth including new oil and gas development, mining projects, the use of wind energy to power new industries, tourism, as well as technology-based sectors. Dr. Rob Greenwood, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development and Engagement, and Chief Economic Development Officer for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador joins Don and David this week to talk about NL Futures, an initiative meant to ensure the province can prosper in the years ahead.  NL Futures has three main themes: labour market, productivity and boosting rural economic development capacity. Greenwood makes a strong case the province’s best days lie ahead.

    1h 9m
  4. Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service

    OCT 24

    Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service

    Donald Savoie is back on the Insight's podcast talking about his new book Speaking Truth to Canadians about their Public Service.  This is a sobering reflection on the state of the federal civil service in Canada written by someone who has spent his career studying government in Canada.  The number of the federal civil servants has grown substantially in recent years while Canadians' satisfaction with public services has gone down.  Forty years ago, around 25% of the workforce was located in Ottawa and now it is closer to 50%.   Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to the challenge, but this book represents a good starting point diagnosing the main issues and detailing how previous governments tried to increase the effectiveness of the civil service.  It is vitally important for Canada to have an effective public service with a motivated and engaged workforce.  This conversation is well worth an hour of your time.

    59 min
  5. Atlantic Canada is getting noticed

    OCT 17

    Atlantic Canada is getting noticed

    Recently, David and Don were the closing keynote speakers at ACG's Third Annual Atlantic Conference in Halifax which attracted 200 potential investors in Atlantic Canada. ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) is the largest M&A organization in North American with more than 15,000 members. Christine Pound, a senior partner with Stewart McKelvey and the Co-Chair of the Conference was the host of a live recorded Insights Podcast where David & Don, drawing on the insights gained from more than 180 podcasts, shared their opinions about the investment environment and opportunities within the region, as well as their optimism about the future of Atlantic Canada.

    43 min
  6. Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country

    OCT 11

    Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country

    Our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Nik Nanos. Nik is one of the best-known pollsters in Canada, appearing regularly on CTV and Bloomberg News to talk about his latest research about the attitudes and opinions of Canadians based on his weekly tracking polls (@nanos.ca). His research is also used regularly by the Globe & Mail. He has also had a long-time involvement as a volunteer leader in the public opinion and market research industry, most recently as Chair of the Canadian Research and Intelligence Council (CRIC). In a wide-ranging conversation, Nik talks about the founding of his company in 1987 right out of university, the challenges facing the research industry, the current mood of Canadians on a variety of issues and the most likely outcome of the coming Federal election. Those interested in public opinion and who follow politics will enjoy this conversation.

    1h 5m
  7. Fortis, A North American Energy Giant

    OCT 3

    Fortis, A North American Energy Giant

    On this week's Insights Podcast, we feature a wide-ranging conversation with David Hutchens, the CEO of St.John's based Fortis, a major electrical utility in North America, with holdings across Canada, in the United States and the Caribbean. Listed on both the TSX and the NYSE, Fortis is one of the region's biggest publicly listed companies with nearly $70 billion in assets. The company reported earnings of over $300 million in its most recent fiscal year and has provided annual returns to its shareholders of over 10% for the past twenty years.   Fortis was formed as a holding company in 1987. From its humble beginnings as St. John's Electric Light in 1885, Fortis has grown into an energy giant with nearly 10,000 employees, of which nearly 700 are with Newfoundland Power and over 200 in PEI with Maritime Electric. There are another 50 head office jobs in St. John's supporting their decentralized subsidiaries elsewhere. Hutcheons just announced a new $24 billion, five-year capital program for the company.    He talks about the need to invest in infrastructure to address climate change and the company's growth goals going forward. This is a great Atlantic Canadian success story that relatively few in the region will be aware of both the size and scope of operations of Fortis.

    1h 6m
  8. Stephen Maher on his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”

    SEP 26

    Stephen Maher on his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”

    On this episode of the Insights Podcast, we talk with veteran political reporter Stephen Maher, who has just written a book called “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”. The book was well researched and provides a balanced look at Trudeau’s time as Prime Minister. It is a book that would be of interest to those who follow politics. Maher gives credit to the Trudeau Government’s for its handling of the pandemic, efforts to reconcile with Indigenous communities, and protecting the environment. He is more critical of Trudeau for his handling of the economy and the country’s fiscal situation. The podcast also takes the opportunity to discuss the state of journalism in the country, with a specific emphasis of the challenges facing the newspaper industry

    1h 4m
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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 facing the region.

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