Acadia Insights

Tim Houston provides a mid-mandate update for Nova Scotia
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Posted 1 March 2024 | Atlantic Premiers, Healthcare, Mining, Political Leaders

Tim Houston provides a mid-mandate update for Nova Scotia

https://media.transistor.fm/5ce5e3de/424a7f78.mp3 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 at the Halifax Chamber’s Economic Forum. Premier Houston is halfway through his...

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A discussion with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson on the success of Pabineau First Nation
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Posted 22 February 2024 | Economic Development, First Nations

A discussion with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson on the success of Pabineau First Nation

https://media.transistor.fm/24592b88/a5544c44.mp3 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 Brunswick. This is another in our series of conversations with First Nations leaders...

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CEO and Managing Director of Seafort Capital discusses when to grow or sell your business
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Posted 14 February 2024 | Business Leaders, Investment Capital

CEO and Managing Director of Seafort Capital discusses when to grow or sell your business

https://media.transistor.fm/6fa648c2/5c79de44.mp3 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 regionally based private equity company that is part of a growing eco-system of private...

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Bruce Fitch, NB Minister of Health discusses healthcare pressures in the province
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Posted 9 February 2024 | Healthcare, Political Leaders

Bruce Fitch, NB Minister of Health discusses healthcare pressures in the province

https://media.transistor.fm/8916f0fe/5124b86a.mp3 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 is not keeping up. The cost-of-service delivery is rising fast.  Technology is...

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Bob Rae, Ambassador to the United Nations shares his thoughts on Canada and the future of Atlantic Canada
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Posted 1 February 2024 | National, Political Leaders

Bob Rae, Ambassador to the United Nations shares his thoughts on Canada and the future of Atlantic Canada

https://media.transistor.fm/7e600e73/52d077be.mp3 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 candid conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United...

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Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation discussed their success model
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Posted 24 January 2024 | Economic Development, First Nations

Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation discussed their success model

https://media.transistor.fm/305a7831/67fa04f7.mp3 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 Chief of Membertou First Nation (celebrating his 40th Anniversary as Chief this year)....

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CEO of World Energy GH2 Discusses their Opportunity to Lead in Green Energy Production
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Posted 17 January 2024 | Business Leaders, Green Energy, Hydrogen

CEO of World Energy GH2 Discusses their Opportunity to Lead in Green Energy Production

https://media.transistor.fm/e14c2e9c/9e4de4fb.mp3 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 western Newfoundland. World Energy GH2 is proposing a $6 billion project that would use...

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The CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Posted 11 January 2024 | First Nations, Green Energy, Hydrogen

The CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador

https://media.transistor.fm/13818d9c/563434f2.mp3 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 Holdings in Newfoundland and Labrador about the potential of green hydrogen and other...

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Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur
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Posted 3 January 2024 | Automotive, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Media, Newcap

Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur

https://media.transistor.fm/09f57a56/9f8a18cb.mp3 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 son of legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc,...

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Posted 29 December 2023 | Green Energy, Wind

“Best of Insights 2023” – Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower

https://media.transistor.fm/b0047a0a/b18d1b1e.mp3 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 the Chair of the Canadian Climate Institute, Peter Nicholson.    A new report called...

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