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

Don Mills & David Campbell
Atlantic Canada
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Economic Development
Artificial Intelligence
Immigration
Aquaculture
Renewable Energy
Halifax
Healthcare
Natural Resources
Canada
Tariffs
Education
Natural Gas
Economic Growth
Economic Impact
NB Power
International Students
U.S. Trade Policy

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 decis... more

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On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with the new CEO of TechNL, Andrea King. Newfoundland and Labrador’s tech sector is booming. Some of the most interesting tech companies in Canada are based there including Verafin, Kraken Robotics... more

On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Donnie Fillmore, President & co-owner of Atlantic Pacific Transport about the life and legacy of Wes Armour. Wes took a company of 11 employees in 1968 and by the time he sold it in 2021, Armo... more

This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Michael Brown, author of Back to Prosperity: Awakening Canada’s Next Industrial Giant. Michael was born in the Sussex area but moved away to pursue a career in finance. He came back to put w... more

On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Paul Bennett, author of a provocative new book Struggling in Class: A Report Card on Education in New Brunswick. Bennett believes the K-12 school system is in a protracted crisis and failing t... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea King
CEO of TechNL with experience in international finance, entrepreneurship, media and Verafin.
TechNL
Episode: Inside Newfoundland's Tech Boom with Andrea King
Michael Brown
Technology investor, CFA and author of Back to Prosperity: Awakening Canada's Next Industrial Giant.
Think Long Term Capital
Episode: Michael Brown on Atlantic Canada’s Path to Prosperity
Paul Bennett
Author of Struggling in Class, A Report Card on Education in New Brunswick
Author, Struggling in Class
Episode: Struggling in Class: Is New Brunswick’s Education System Failing a Generation of Students?
Don Mills
Chair of the Atlantic Economic Panel
Atlantic Economic Panel
Episode: Bolder Ambitions: Building a More Prosperous Atlantic Canada
Ian Thompson
Author of Nova Scotia's Lost Century, Can We Change Course?
Episode: Nova Scotia's Lost Century and What Needs to Happen Now
Ryan Mitchell
President and CEO of Saint John Energy
Saint John Energy
Episode: Saint John Energy Delivering Value and Reliability
Susan Chalmers-Gauvin
CEO of the Atlantic Ballet of Canada
Atlantic Ballet of Canada
Episode: The Atlantic Ballet Story: Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Impact
Rannie MacDonald
Vice President of JD Irving Limited's Retail Division
JD Irving Limited
Episode: Kent Building Supplies is the Largest Building Supply Company in Atlantic Canada.
Patrick O'Neil
General Manager of Kent Building Supplies
Kent Building Supplies / JD Irving
Episode: Kent Building Supplies is the Largest Building Supply Company in Atlantic Canada.

Hosts

David Campbell and Don Mills
Economist and social scientist co-hosts guiding data-driven regional discussions
Don Mills
Host focusing on regional development and policy alongside economic analysis
David Campbell
Co-host/Economist providing data-driven perspectives on policy and growth

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Question everything, and don't trust a host who appears to worship their guests (yes, getting the NS premier on a podcast is a real 'get', but this is not journalism- it's punditry)

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    8 months ago
  • Bravo!

    This is a great podcast! Love hearing from Atlantic Canadian business and academic leaders. Very informative. Well done, folks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. Fram
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great content, poor sound, and a topic suggestion

    I really enjoy this show, it certainly lives up to the name. While the content is high quality, the sound often is not, so I docked a star for that. The loud intro music to sudden changes in speaker volume can be annoying.

    I would like to suggest a show topic. 2024 marks 10 years since the Now or Never report in NS was published. Perhaps a show revisiting this and what progress has been made on the report's recommendations.

    Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ValleyFarm
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great show but sound is bad

    Enjoying the show but on the recent Rob Steele show the sound was horrible. Don sounds like he’s recording from a closet.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mitch4567899
    Canada3 years ago
  • Audio

    The opening audio was extremely loud compared to speakers. Some speakers are loud, some are soft. I wish your producer would fix this issue, and I would certainly give you a five star since I love the programming.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Decibel level
    Canada3 years ago

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The sound quality is a common critique, but the content remains highly praised.
Listeners describe it as a valuable source of local business and policy insights from Atlantic Canada.

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Inside Newfoundland's Tech Boom with Andrea King
Q: Is there potential to attract these data centers to Newfoundland and Labrador?
King says the province should investigate possible data-centre projects rather than reject them without discussion. She points to potential revenue and the possibility of companies building energy capacity, while noting that decisions must account for available power, environmental impacts and protections for energy customers.
Inside Newfoundland's Tech Boom with Andrea King
Q: What is the state of the talent pipeline? You mentioned that the feds cut back on immigration. That's very noticeable right across the region. But what is the state in Newfoundland of finding the right people for the right jobs?
King says employers need a broad mix of roles, not only software engineers, and that mid- to senior-level talent is especially difficult to recruit. TechNL is planning events to attract experienced workers and provides training and upskilling for other in-demand positions.
Michael Brown on Atlantic Canada’s Path to Prosperity
Q: What is IP leakage, first of all, and what can be done to fix it?
Brown defines IP leakage as locally generated research, talent and early commercial traction losing value to better-capitalized outside interests before it compounds at home. He recommends local growth capital, an innovation investment tax credit and government procurement that prioritizes Canadian-owned technology and intellectual property.
Michael Brown on Atlantic Canada’s Path to Prosperity
Q: We'd like to have your opinion about why Atlantic Canada's economy has underperformed for so long.
Brown attributes the long decline to industrial and trade shifts that disadvantaged the region, financial institutions moving their headquarters away, capital systems poorly suited to intangible businesses, and local companies exporting resources, talent and intellectual property before they could scale.
Struggling in Class: Is New Brunswick’s Education System Failing a Generation of Students?
Q: What structural changes does he propose beyond streaming?
He proposes phasing out some middle schools in favor of K-8 structures where feasible, decentralizing authority to local school communities, creating independent bodies for assessment and teacher regulation, and establishing a literacy and numeracy secretariat to keep all initiatives focused on core language skills.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Insights

What is Insights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, region-focused series exploring Atlantic Canada's economic, workforce, and policy challenges through conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and academics. Episodes frequently cover labour shortages, education-to-employment leaks, energy transition, regional collaboration, and governance strategies to boost productivity and growth across four provinces. Notable strengths include rigorous, numbers-backed discussions, high-profile regional guests, and a clear emphasis on practical policy and business implications for growth, workforce planning, and investments. The show often features leadership insights from family and regional firms, public sector strategists, and university researchers, offering actionable takeawa... more

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1. Andrea King
2. Michael Brown
3. Paul Bennett
4. Don Mills
5. Ian Thompson
6. Ryan Mitchell
7. Susan Chalmers-Gauvin
8. Rannie MacDonald

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