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Bolder Ambitions: Building a More Prosperous Atlantic Canada
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Posted 2 October 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Bolder Ambitions: Building a More Prosperous Atlantic Canada

https://media.transistor.fm/efa07a80/7b3b8b17.mp3 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 a year of work, the panel sets out a bold agenda focused on population growth,...

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Nova Scotia’s Lost Century and What Needs to Happen Now
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Posted 24 September 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Nova Scotia’s Lost Century and What Needs to Happen Now

https://media.transistor.fm/e604573f/57a6aca7.mp3 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 an interesting background as a journalist, entrepreneur and senior...

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Saint John Energy Delivering Value and Reliability
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Posted 17 September 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Saint John Energy Delivering Value and Reliability

https://media.transistor.fm/4e7321c6/1c0f01cb.mp3 Our Insights Podcast this week features a conversation with Ryan Mitchell, the CEO of Saint John Energy, one of nine independent municipal electric utilities in Atlantic Canada. Saint John Energy was created in 1922  and is owned by the City of...

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The Atlantic Ballet Story: Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Impact
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Posted 11 September 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

The Atlantic Ballet Story: Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Impact

https://media.transistor.fm/e0b57a73/d7314af9.mp3 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 entrepreneurial story. Founded in 2001, Susan and creative director Igor Dobrovolskiy built the...

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Kent Building Supplies is the Largest Building Supply Company in Atlantic Canada.
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Posted 3 September 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Kent Building Supplies is the Largest Building Supply Company in Atlantic Canada.

https://media.transistor.fm/75964276/743c0986.mp3 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 Kent Building Supplies that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year....

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Gerry Pond’s Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
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Posted 28 August 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Gerry Pond’s Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region

https://media.transistor.fm/236a6be1/0b6f17ce.mp3 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, Gerry’s long-time friend and business partner, to discuss his life and...

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Three Brothers Transform their Sport Passion into a Business
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Posted 21 August 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Three Brothers Transform their Sport Passion into a Business

https://media.transistor.fm/035443f2/e568adc7.mp3 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 is the market leader in producing high-end leather head covers for golf clubs,...

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Help Wanted: Workforce Crisis in Atlantic Canada
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Posted 13 August 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Help Wanted: Workforce Crisis in Atlantic Canada

https://media.transistor.fm/5b15150a/c4f2f145.mp3 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 Growing Labour Challenge”. David is a Fellow with the Public Policy...

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Fixing the Leaks: Why Too Many Young Atlantic Canadians Are Falling Behind
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Posted 6 August 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Fixing the Leaks: Why Too Many Young Atlantic Canadians Are Falling Behind

https://media.transistor.fm/0a8c2392/ead4f107.mp3 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 published by the Council entitled “Fixing the Leaks in Atlantic Canada’s...

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Building New Brunswick’s Future Workforce
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Posted 30 July 2026 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Building New Brunswick’s Future Workforce

https://media.transistor.fm/b301f06a/478081d3.mp3 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, 1,200 employees, 5,500 full-time students and 13,000 total learners each year.  Enrolment...

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