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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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Atlantic Canada is getting noticed
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Posted 17 October 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Atlantic Canada is getting noticed

https://media.transistor.fm/a43e4bf4/d39c8424.mp3 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...

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Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country
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Posted 11 October 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country

https://media.transistor.fm/d1470685/384f5a6d.mp3 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...

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Fortis, A North American Energy Giant
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Posted 3 October 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

Fortis, A North American Energy Giant

https://media.transistor.fm/23ba4a6c/ecbff1f0.mp3 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...

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Stephen Maher on his new book “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”
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Posted 26 September 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

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

https://media.transistor.fm/0c90fccd/a49ed8be.mp3 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...

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CEO of Organigram talks going global from Moncton New Brunswick
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Posted 19 September 2024 | Atlantic Canada, Business, Economic Growth, Economy, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Public Policy

CEO of Organigram talks going global from Moncton New Brunswick

https://media.transistor.fm/f6f65428/0697b1e2.mp3 On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Beena Goldenberg, CEO of the cannabis product manufacturing firm OrganiGram.  The third largest company in Canada by market share, OrganiGram has annual revenues of $160 million and...

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Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada
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Posted 13 September 2024 | Business Leaders

Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada

https://media.transistor.fm/c7263dfd/c8d608fc.mp3 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 for the navy is a complex and complicated endeavour and there is probably no...

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Atlantic Canada Attracting Interest from Capital Investors
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Posted 5 September 2024 | Business Leaders

Atlantic Canada Attracting Interest from Capital Investors

https://media.transistor.fm/95277586/6b259c79.mp3 This episode of the Insights Podcast features a very interesting conversation with Mike Fenton, the CEO of ACG Toronto (Association for Corporate Growth), an organization that brings deal makers together to help them achieve their business and...

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