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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
International Students
U.S. Trade Policy
Biosciences

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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This week's Insights Podcast focuses on a recent report prepared by David Campbell for the Public Policy Forum called "Help Wanted: Solving Atlantic Canada’s Growing Labour Challenge". David is a Fellow with the Public Policy Forum as well as the co-... more

Our guest on this week’s Insights podcast is Lana Asaff, Senior Economist with the Atlantic Economic Council.  Lana stopped by to talk about a new report published by the Council entitled “Fixing the Leaks in Atlantic Canada’s Education-to-Employment... more

On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Mary Butler, President and CEO of the New Brunswick Community College.  The NBCC has six campuses, 1,200 employees, 5,500 full-time students and 13,000 total learners each year.  Enrolment has... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mary Butler
President and CEO of the New Brunswick Community College
New Brunswick Community College
Episode: Building New Brunswick’s Future Workforce
Bruce Fawcett
President and Vice Chancellor of Crandall University
Crandall University
Episode: The fastest growing university in Atlantic Canada - Bruce Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University
Lee Bragg
Executive Vice President of Eastlink, part of the Bragg Group of Companies
Bragg Group of Companies
Episode: The Largest Blueberry Producer in the World
Jim Keating
CEO of OilCo
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Episode: Newfoundland & Labrador Equity Stake in Offshore Oil Has Proven Profitable
David Chaundy
President and CEO of the Atlantic Economic Council
Atlantic Economic Council
Episode: Atlantic Canada’s Future: A Conversation with AEC’s David Chaundy
Luke Randall
Minister responsible for Opportunities New Brunswick, Economic Development and Small Business
Government of New Brunswick
Episode: Driving Growth: Inside New Brunswick’s Economic Strategy for 2030
Traci Simmons
Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Small Business, CEO of Opportunities NB
Government of New Brunswick
Episode: Driving Growth: Inside New Brunswick’s Economic Strategy for 2030
Krista Han
Managing Partner with Doane Grant Thornton in New Brunswick
Doane Grant Thornton
Episode: Beyond the Big Four: Accounting Leadership in Atlantic Canada

Hosts

Don Mills
Host of the podcast; economist background; long-running anchor with focus on Atlantic Canada's economy and policy.
David Campbell
Co-host, economist; social scientist with emphasis on data-driven policy discussions and regional analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 73 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
    5 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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Listeners appreciate deep dives into Atlantic Canada's regional growth, energy, and policy questions.
Sound quality and production consistency sometimes cited as areas for improvement.
Guests from business and public sectors are valued for practical, real-world insights.

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The fastest growing university in Atlantic Canada - Bruce Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University
Q: What is Crandall's position within New Brunswick's university system and what makes Crandall distinctive?
Crandall views itself as a niche, faith-based degree-granting university that complements others in the region rather than direct competition, maintaining a Christian perspective mandated by provincial act, while offering partnerships like the Acadia Divinity College program and collaborations with Oxford and Kingswood University to broaden opportunities for students.
The fastest growing university in Atlantic Canada - Bruce Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University
Q: Remind us when you became the president of Crandall and what major developments you've overseen during your tenure.
I became president in 2012, and during my tenure we initiated three graduate degrees (Master of Education, Master of Management, Master of Organizational Management), expanded undergraduate offerings including kinesiology and new BBA concentrations, introduced flexible BED delivery (online and Saturday), and launched the Claystone leadership and outdoor education program, among other initiatives, while strengthening governance and financial stability.
The fastest growing university in Atlantic Canada - Bruce Fawcett, President and Vice-Chancellor of Moncton-based Crandall University
Q: So let's talk about Crandall University. I think it's gone through a couple of name changes since its founding and so on. Maybe you can give our listeners a brief history or overview of the university.
Crandall's roots go back to the 1800s with Joseph Crandall and a lineage of Baptist education; it evolved from a high school to a junior college, then college, and now Crandall University. It relocated to Moncton in 1996, became Atlantic Baptist University to reflect broader degree offerings, and was renamed Crandall University in 2010 under an act of the New Brunswick legislature that guides its operations.
The Largest Blueberry Producer in the World
Q: What is the potential growth trajectory for the blueberry and other businesses over the next five to ten years?
The blueberry industry is expected to continue growing, with expansion in aircraft services and potential growth in telecom if regulatory frameworks become more favorable for investment; overall, growth will be opportunistic and measured to avoid risky plays.
The Largest Blueberry Producer in the World
Q: You mentioned the Acadian Peninsula Plant; how has that factory impacted workforce and production?
The Acadian Peninsula plant helped balance labor across the group by adding year-round production capacity for blueberries and battered products, enabling housing and labor programs to attract and retain workers, and reducing seasonal swings in employment.

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A regional business and policy-focused show that features interviews with high-profile leaders across Atlantic Canada, emphasizing data-driven decision making, regional collaboration, and practical steps to grow the area's economy. Guests span energy, manufacturing, finance, infrastructure, and public policy, with recurring emphasis on immigration, workforce development, regulatory reform, and regional governance. Noteworthy is the ongoing cross-provincial dialogue and the blend of business leadership, economics, and social science perspectives aimed at informing decision makers and investors about Atlantic Canada's opportunities and challenges.

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1. Lana Asaff
2. Mary Butler
3. Bruce Fawcett
4. Lee Bragg
5. Jim Keating
6. David Chaundy
7. Luke Randall
8. Traci Simmons

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