Acadia Insights

Best of Insights- Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada
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Posted 26 December 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Best of Insights- Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada

https://media.transistor.fm/56f1b1f5/24b706b8.mp3 On boxing day of 2024, we share one of the most listened to podcasts of 2024.  In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we focus on Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and the impact of that strategy on Atlantic Canada. Building ships...

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How has tourism changed since the COVID pandemic and what is needed in this sector for success?
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Posted 20 December 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

How has tourism changed since the COVID pandemic and what is needed in this sector for success?

https://media.transistor.fm/af5ab6db/296d67d6.mp3 The tourism industry across Atlantic Canada took a significant hit during the pandemic.  On this week’s Insights, Don and David check in with Joanne Bérubé-Gagné from the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick to discuss the rebound...

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Exclusive Interview with Robert Irving, CO-CEO JD Irving
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Posted 12 December 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Exclusive Interview with Robert Irving, CO-CEO JD Irving

https://media.transistor.fm/34d62b65/cfd69f87.mp3   Although JD Irving may not be a household name that is familiar to many, it is the largest vertically integrated conglomerate in Atlantic Canada and one of the biggest in Canada with more than 20,000 employees. It is run by brothers Jim and...

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Amherst Based Emmerson Packaging is a Major Exporter
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Posted 5 December 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Amherst Based Emmerson Packaging is a Major Exporter

https://media.transistor.fm/ccff8100/5e672d30.mp3 Few people will be aware of Emmerson Packaging, an Amherst based manufacturing company that produces packaging for the paper goods, pet food and food markets. Nonetheless, most consumers would have their packaging in their homes with clients like...

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Growth through Acquisition…The story of “Parts for Trucks”
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Posted 28 November 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Growth through Acquisition…The story of “Parts for Trucks”

https://media.transistor.fm/1128f5cb/a52786fc.mp3 Millers Expand “Parts for Trucks” Nationally    Corey and Brett Miller purchased Parts for Trucks in 2017. The company specializes in serving the heavy duty and commercial truck market.  At the time, they owned the well-known Miller...

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CEO Of High Liner Foods celebrates 125 years of success from Nova Scotia
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Posted 21 November 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

CEO Of High Liner Foods celebrates 125 years of success from Nova Scotia

https://media.transistor.fm/b4c57ee0/06d8f16d.mp3 Higher Liner Foods is a Nova Scotia based company that is North America’s largest processor of value-added frozen seafood products under a number of brands like Fisher Boy, High Liner and Catch of the Day. Its annual revenue exceeds $1...

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The Secret to Atlantic Business Magazine’s Long-Term Success
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Posted 15 November 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

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

https://media.transistor.fm/cea22122/55b0fa5c.mp3 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...

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How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada?
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Posted 7 November 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada?

https://media.transistor.fm/86224146/58e13584.mp3 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...

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Are the best days ahead for Newfoundland? Dr Rob Greenwood thinks yes.
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Posted 31 October 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

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

https://media.transistor.fm/d32aea5c/5ba1847a.mp3 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...

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Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service
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Posted 24 October 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service

https://media.transistor.fm/a1dcfe9e/61b7322d.mp3 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...

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