Best Acadia Broadcasting Corporation Podcasts (2024)

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CEO Of Highliner Foods celebrates 125 years of success from Nova Scotia 51:39

1h ago51:39

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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 billion annually and the company has 1,200 employees. Athough it is listed on the TSX, the Hennigar family owns 38…

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The Secret to Atlantic Business Magazine's Long-Term Success 53:09

1h ago53:09

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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 dynamic force who built the Atlantic Business brand together. Edwina recently passed away and we dedicate thi…

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How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada? 1:09:51

11d ago1:09:51

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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 significant and could have a big impact on Atlantic Canada. The conversation covers a wide range of topic…

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Are the best days ahead for Newfoundland? Dr Rob Greenwood thinks yes. 1:08:41

15d ago1:08:41

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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 same time, there are multiple opportunities for growth including new oil and gas development, mining projects…

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Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service 58:50

27d ago58:50

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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 spent his career studying government in Canada. The number of the federal civil servants has grown substantiall…

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Atlantic Canada is getting noticed 42:36

28d ago42:36

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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 organization in North American with more than 15,000 members. Christine Pound, a senior partner with Stewart McKelvey and…

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Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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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 on his weekly tracking polls (@nanos.ca). His research is also used regularly by the Globe & Mail. He ha…

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Fortis, A North American Energy Giant 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

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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 Caribbean. Listed on both the TSX and the NYSE, Fortis is one of the region's biggest publicly listed companies with ne…

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Stephen Maher on his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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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 Trudeau’s time as Prime Minister. It is a book that would be of interest to those who follow politics. Ma…

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CEO of Organigram talks going global from Moncton New Brunswick 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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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 a massive 550,000 square foot production facility in the Moncton Industrial Park. To put that into perspective,…

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Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

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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 other group than the Irvings that were capable of competing and winning a national bid to build those ships in Ha…

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Atlantic Canada Attracting Interest from Capital Investors 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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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 professional goals. ACG was founded in1954 and promotes itself as the premier M&A making community with mo…

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Invest Nova Scotia Plan to Help Businesses Grow 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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Our latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Peter MacAskill, the CEO of Invest Nova Scotia. Invest Nova Scotia is the new provincial agency that emerged from the merger of Innovacorp and Nova Scotia Business Inc. Our conversation focuses on a number of Invest Nova Scotia's principal activities, including its Start-Up Investment Fund, a…

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Life outside of McCain Foods with Scott McCain-Part II 54:15

3M ago54:15

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In Part II of our Insights Podcast with Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, we focus on his own businesses including his ownership of the Saint John Sea Dogs, a twenty-year labour of love, and his involvement in Seafort Capital as one of the founding shareholders. We also talk about his volunteer interests, including his work with…

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How Big is McCain Foods? A conversation with Scott McCain 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

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Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is the affable Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, the largest potato processing company in the world. This is first part of a two-part podcast which focuses on the McCain story, how it started in rural New Brunswick and grew internationally to have 60 production facilities and have its …

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Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of Covered Bridge Potato Chips...building the next McCain foods? 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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On the Insights podcast this week, Don and David talk with Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company. After a tragic fire in March 2024, the company is rebuilding bigger and better. In Hartland, New Brunswick, Albright has built the largest russet potato-based chip manufacturing company in North America and is exporti…

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council on the economic impact of indigenous business 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council joins us today on the Insights podcast to talk about an important new report written by the organization. The report provides an assessment of the economic impacts of Indigenous communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada. The Indigenous economy is worth $6.2 billion to the …

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Travis McDonough on making it big in tech supporting MLB, NBA, NHL among others from Atlantic Canada 1:07:39

4M ago1:07:39

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Travis McDonough may not be widely known in Atlantic Canada but he is very well known by the MLB, NBA, CFL, MLS, NHL and NFL and many of their leading star players. Travis and his partners developed Halifax-based Kinduct, a tech application that uses personal data to help monitor and improve the performance of professional athletes, including the b…

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Peter Moreira reviews the findings in the latest Atlantic Canada Startup Report 51:12

4M ago51:12

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This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Peter Moreira about the 2023 Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report. Peter's firm, Entrevestor, publishes this report each year covering more than 800 tech-based locally-owned companies across the region. There was good and bad news in the report. Combined revenues are up but employment growt…

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Half year review, an optimistic conversation reviewing successes and challenges in Atlantic Canada 58:01

4M ago58:01

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Don and David join Shelley Snodgrass, VP of Sales at Acadia Broadcasting, to review the highlights and learnings from their guests over the last 6 months. It is an optimistic discussion about the opportunities and successes happening in Atlantic Canada, as well as a future look into the challenges that the region continues to face. Take a listen to…

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Executive Director at the McKenna Institute working to transform NB through digital technology 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Adrienne Oldford, Executive Director at the McKenna Institute. Almost 30 years ago, then Premier Frank McKenna had a vision for what was called the ‘information superhighway’ and how it could transform the New Brunswick economy and society. While there have been some important successes, by some meas…

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Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO of Mrs. Dunster's on developing food manufacturing in New Brunswick 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s about the opportunities to develop food manufacturing in New Brunswick. Blair shares his journey building the company from a staff of 50 to more than 270, the building of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and growing export markets. He talks about the …

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Best of Insights- Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

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This podcast was originally published In January of 2024 and was quickly the most downloaded podcast in Insights history. The podcast features legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful entrepreneur in his own…

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Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute explores the mining opportunity in NS and NB 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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Canada has a productivity problem but many of the diagnoses, such as blaming immigrants, are not compelling. Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, makes a strong case that a main reason for our weak productivity has been a sharp decline in investment into Canada’s resource sectors including oil and gas, mining a…

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Regis Duffy or the Godfather of Bioscience talks building the industry on PEI 59:53

5M ago59:53

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This episode features a really interesting conversation with Regis Duffy, the founder of Chemical Diagnostics Limited in Prince Edward Island. The business was partly sold to Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese chemical company in 2007, while the remainder of the company turned into Biovectra, a company with 700 employees and a new mRna vaccine manufactur…

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Michael De Adder Talks About the Challenges of Being A Political Cartoonist 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

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This episode of the Insights Podcast offers something a little different as we take a look at the world of a political cartoonist and the related challenges of the print media. Our conversation with award winning Michael De Adder is wide ranging and looks at the challenges of getting political cartoons approval in this era of political correctness.…

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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White on how to improve innovation in New Brunswick 1:11:56

6M ago1:11:56

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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White are tired of New Brunswick being the least research-intensive province in Canada. Damon, the CEO of Research NB, and Jeff, the CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, join Don and David on this week’s Insights podcast to talk about recent changes to the innovation ecosystem in the province and how the new model …

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Special Live Audience Recording: Michelle Robichaud on ocean opportunities in Atlantic Canada 52:58

6M ago52:58

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This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy live at the Canada's Ocean Supercluster event in Saint John. Held on May 14th, the Supercluster folks are pitching Ambition2035, a plan to grow the output associated with Canada's ocea…

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Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries on food export in NB 53:49

7M ago53:49

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On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David talk with the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick about agriculture, food production and the opportunities for growth in the province and region. Agriculture and food production (excluding fish and seafood), is the second most important expor…

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Phil Knol makes a case for natural gas in Atlantic Canada 1:06:08

7M ago1:06:08

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This week's Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and Duke Energy as well as Maritime & Northeast Pipelines and Corridor Resources (now Headwater Exploration) in the region. Knoll was CEO of Corridor Resources when the Gallant Government in New …

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Lori Weir, CEO of Four Eyes Financial tells us how we can support the growth of Fintech in Atlantic Canada 1:01:29

7M ago1:01:29

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There are 140+ financial technology (fintech) firms located in Atlantic Canada ranging from small startups to Verafin with more than 900 employees in St John’s. Fintech employs over 4,000 people in Atlantic Canada. Why is this sector thriving in Atlantic Canada? This week Don and David talk with Lori Weir, Co-Founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial …

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Peter Gregg, CEO of Nova Scotia Power and the race to reach green energy targets 1:02:44

7M ago1:02:44

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Nova Scotia's Efforts to Transition to Green Energy On this episode of the Insight Podcast, we feature a conversation with Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, who is faced with the challenge of ensuring 80% of electricity is produced by green energy resources by 2030. That is indeed a challenge given only 43% of electricity is currently prod…

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Marketing legend David Hawkins Part II, founder of Hawk Communications 58:18

8M ago58:18

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This is a continuation of a conversation that you can revisit on your favorite podcast platform. There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is …

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David Hawkins, a pioneer in the Marketing and Advertising space in Atlantic Canada 52:35

8M ago52:35

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David Hawkins is a Marketing & Advertising Legend There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is uncomfortable being called. How else do you des…

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Dan Kelly, CEO of Canadian Federation of Independant Businesses discusses small business in Canada 1:07:29

8M ago1:07:29

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CFIB's Dan Kelly Talks about Small Business Challenges On this episode of the Insights Podcast our guest is Dan Kelly, the President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), an advocacy organization with a hundred thousand small and medium sized business members. SMEs represent about half the GDP in Canada and more than sixt…

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Dr. Kim Brooks, first female president and vice - chancellor of Dalhousie University 1:04:43

8M ago1:04:43

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A Conversation with the New President of Dalhousie University, Dr. Kim Brooks This episode of the Insights Podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Kim Brooks, the first female President & Vice-Chancellor in the long history of Dalhousie University. Dr. Brooks' appointment was very well received by the Dalhousie community as one the rare P…

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Supplement King CEO, Roger King of Nova Scotia, discusses their success 1:00:24

8M ago1:00:24

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Canada's King of Supplements is a Nova Scotian Roger King started his business while attending Saint Mary's University as a way to supplement his income as a student and has turned his supplement business into a leading national brand. King recently opened his 100th Supplement King retail outlet in British Columbia and has plans to open one hundred…

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Canada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of OSC 1:02:13

9M ago1:02:13

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Canada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy This episode of the Insights Podcast takes a close look at the amazing opportunity Canada has to grow its blue economy and the role of Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) in ensuring that we take full advantage of that opportunity. The ocean sector in Canada is worth nearly $40 billion in GDP and…

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Tim Houston provides a mid-mandate update for Nova Scotia 53:59

9M ago53:59

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A Mid-Mandate Update with Nova Scotia Premier, Tim Houston This episode of the Insights Podcast features a conversation recorded live with Premier Tim Houston at the Halifax Chamber's Economic Forum. Premier Houston is halfway through his mandate. We talk about the accomplishments of his government and his personal disappointments over the first ha…

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A discussion with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson on the success of Pabineau First Nation 1:09:12

9M ago1:09:12

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On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Chief Terry Richardson and Councilor Jim Richardson from the Pabineau First Nation in Northern New Brunswick. This is another in our series of conversations with First Nations leaders who are driving economic development across Atlantic Canada. There are many inspiring stories including our c…

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CEO and Managing Director of Seafort Capital discusses when to grow or sell your business 1:04:25

9M ago1:04:25

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When to Sell or Grow Your Business In this episode of the Insights Podcast we talk with Rob Normandeau, the Managing Director and CEO of Seafort Capital, a regionally based private equity company that is part of a growing eco-system of private equity investment companies in Atlantic Canada. Founders East and Sandpiper Ventures are other companies i…

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Bruce Fitch, NB Minister of Health discusses healthcare pressures in the province 1:10:40

10M ago1:10:40

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Health care in Atlantic Canada is under significant pressure on many fronts. There is a growing shortage of health care professionals, and the talent pipeline is not keeping up. The cost-of-service delivery is rising fast. Technology is changing how health care is delivered and managed and, to top it off, the region is experiencing unprecedented po…

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Bob Rae, Ambassador to the United Nations shares his thoughts on Canada and the future of Atlantic Canada 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

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A Conversation with Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations On this episode of the Insights Podcast, we turn our attention to the national scene and have a candid conversation with Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. Rae has had a long and distinguished career as a lawyer, politician, law professor and now diplomat. We talk to him…

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Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation discussed their success model 1:00:17

10M ago1:00:17

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Membertou, An Indigenous Economic Model of Success In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Terry Paul, the long-term Chief of Membertou First Nation (celebrating his 40th Anniversary as Chief this year). Chief Terry is a residential survivor who was recently named as one of Canada's most admired CEOs. He has …

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CEO of World Energy GH2 Discusses their Opportunity to Lead in Green Energy Production 1:05:38

10M ago1:05:38

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On this week's Insights, Don and David talk with Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO at World Energy GH2 about their exciting green hydrogen project in western Newfoundland. World Energy GH2 is proposing a $6 billion project that would use 160 wind turbines generating renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, initially to meet demand in Europe. …

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The CEO of Qalipu Holdings believes green hydrogen projects could bring economic growth to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador 1:03:52

11M ago1:03:52

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There are many exciting stories of First Nations economic development across Atlantic Canada. This week Don and David interview John Davis, the CEO of Qalipu Holdings in Newfoundland and Labrador about the potential of green hydrogen and other emerging industries and how the Qalipu First Nation will play a role including ownership stakes in various…

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Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group, A Next Generation Entrepreneur 1:02:35

11M ago1:02:35

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Your latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Rob Steele, the CEO of the Steele Auto Group, the fifth largest auto group in Canada. He is also the son of legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful …

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"Best of Insights 2023" - Peter Nicholson Discusses how Atlantic Canada Can be an Energy Superpower 1:10:54

11M ago1:10:54

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As the year comes to a close, we felt it appropriate to revisit some of the most important and most popular podcasts of 2023. Below is a recent podcast with the Chair of the Canadian Climate Institute, Peter Nicholson. A new report called “Catching the Wind” from the Public Policy Forum outlines how Atlantic Canada can become an energy superpower b…

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Michelle Simms, CEO of Genesis, Discusses the Tech Boom in Newfoundland 51:28

11M ago51:28

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There is something going on in Newfoundland and Labrador. The province's tech sector is booming. Real GDP from the IT sector has more than doubled since 2018, IT employment is up 46%. The number of tech firms is up more than 20 percent just since 2019. The number of life sciences startups has more than doubled. On a per capita basis, the province h…

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Stephen Moore, Director of Forest Nova Scotia, Discusses the Recovery of the Sector in Nova Scotia 1:00:48

12M ago1:00:48

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Forestry Sector in Recovery Mode in Nova Scotia The closure of Northern Pulp was a significant blow to the forestry sector in Nova Scotia creating a gap in demand for low grade fiber of 1.5 metric Tonnes. Despite this blow, the forestry industry still employs 6,000 workers in the province and generates $1.8 billion of economic activity and remains …

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