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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
Canada
Natural Resources
Tariffs
Education
Natural Gas
Economic Impact
Economic Growth
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 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, investment ... more

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 civil servant that he u... more

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 Saint... more

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 only... more

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Recent Guests

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.
Curtis Howe
Co-founder of Mariner Partners; longtime friend and partner of Gerry Pond
Mariner Partners
Episode: Gerry Pond's Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
Todd Bishop
Co-founder of Dormie Workshop
Dormie Workshop
Episode: Three Brothers Transform their Sport Passion into a Business
Jeff Bishop
Co-founder of Dormie Workshop
Dormie Workshop
Episode: Three Brothers Transform their Sport Passion into a Business
Lana Asaff
Senior Economist with the Atlantic Economic Council
Atlantic Economic Council
Episode: Fixing the Leaks: Why Too Many Young Atlantic Canadians Are Falling Behind

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
    7 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
    Canada2 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
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    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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#179
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Talking Points

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Nova Scotia's Lost Century and What Needs to Happen Now
Q: What stands out about the pre-Confederation period and how it contrasts with today?
Halifax was once a dynamically entrepreneurial hub with many banks and shipbuilding capacity, contrasting with later post-Confederation realities where centralization and missed promises shaped slower regional progress.
The Atlantic Ballet Story: Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Impact
Q: How did Atlantic Ballet of Canada come to be founded and what need did it fill in Atlantic Canada?
Susan explains that the company emerged from recognizing a lack of professional dance in Atlantic Canada and the drive to create opportunities for both dancers and audiences, leveraging private and public funding to establish a sustainable model.
Gerry Pond's Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
Q: How is the current leadership transitioning Gerry Pond's legacy in Mariner and East Valley Ventures?
The leadership team has focused on sustaining the ecosystem with a strong, non‑publicly traded growth model, investing in leadership development and spin‑ins like Shift Energy, while ensuring the family‑oriented but multi‑vendor ownership structure continues to grow regionally.
Gerry Pond's Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
Q: What was the strategic choice NBTel made in the 1980s that set it apart from the rest of the industry?
NBTel chose to excel in the applications space—using its advanced infrastructure to enable new services—rather than pursuing consolidation, which helped spawn a wave of software applications and new business models.
Gerry Pond's Legacy: Building Companies, Backing Entrepreneurs, Shaping a Region
Q: Could you summarize Gerry Pond's influence on the Atlantic Canadian IT ecosystem?
Gerry built a broad, enduring ecosystem by aligning engineering leadership with a people-centered, application-focused approach, fostering startups, mentorship, and regional funding, which created a sustainable pipeline of talent and investment in Atlantic Canada.

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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. Ian Thompson
2. Ryan Mitchell
3. Susan Chalmers-Gauvin
4. Rannie MacDonald
5. Patrick O'Neil
6. Curtis Howe
7. Todd Bishop
8. Jeff Bishop

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