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Is Atlantic Canada facing a short window to exploit its wind energy advantage? The Economist is suggesting solar will eat all other sources of energy for lunch. What does that mean for us? david476.substack.com/p/is-atlantic-…

If I was Prime Minister.... (hint, economic development would rise to the top of the agenda). david476.substack.com/p/if-i-was-pri…

Economic developers: Don't get too distracted david476.substack.com/p/economic-dev…

The Atlantic Economic Council has an important new report out on the size and scope of the Indigenous economy in the region. Fred Bergman joins us to talk about the report and its recommendations. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: acadiabroadcasting.ca/fred-bergman-s…

Opportunities-based economic development: Revisited david476.substack.com/p/opportunitie…

This one was fun. Before we recorded, Ryan gave us tips on how to wash a dog after being sprayed by a skunk. As CEO, he is building the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company into an empire with markets around the world. acadiabroadcasting.ca/ryan-albright-…

Norbert Cunningham fell out of Kamala's coconut tree. We really do exist in the context of all in which we live and what came before us. An economic development example. david476.substack.com/p/norbert-cunn…

YIGBY. An interesting idea.

I actually think the idea of brand new cities interesting. Avoids nimbyism.

Our transportation system: The public interest must be front and centre. We need an annual report on the state of the transportation system in NB- air, rail, road, ports - with detailed d trend analysis. Shining a light is the first step. david476.substack.com/p/our-transpor…

Warning: sentimentality ahead and a little plug for Service New Brunswick A sense of collective mission david476.substack.com/p/a-sense-of-c…

Is Newfoundland and Labrador having a consequential moment? In my opinion the next 3-5 years will be huge: around immigration, wind energy, offshore oil investment, etc. david476.substack.com/p/is-newfoundl…

After listening to Jason Kenney, I am starting to be concerned federal Conservatives are looking at a steep cut - not only to temp. workers but also perm. residents. At a time of record boomer retirements, that would spell serious trouble in Atl. Canada. david476.substack.com/p/a-grim-outlo…

"Five years ago, they were closing schools in this province right and left. And now they're building schools, even in rural areas." This week, WONK host Ed Greenspon talks to all-star economist David Campbell about what’s going well in Atlantic Canada and what needs to be going better to

Under Ottawa's new immigration plan, Canada's population will post two back-to-back population declines in 2025 and 2026. Although data was not compiled on an annual basis early on, I'm not aware of this happening in the history of Confederation...I may be wrong. #cdnpoli #nbpoli

Donald Savoie has an excellent new book out on the federal civil service. The # of federal civil servants has grown substantially while Canadians’ satisfaction with public services is down.  Don & I speak to Savoie about trends and what needs to be done. acadiabroadcasting.ca/speaking-truth…

Differences in US life expectancy are so large it's as if population lives in separate Americas instead of one 20+ yrs separates avg longevity of American Indian & Alaska Natives in western US (63.6) and Asian Americans (84.0) Read our The Lancet study thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Canada Nickel lands $20M investment from Ontario Indigenous group in groundbreaking financing in critical minerals sector: sources theglobeandmail.com/business/artic…

Did you know your CPP used to invest mainly in Canada? 🇨🇦 That changed when Liberals removed limits on foreign investments. Now billions leave the country while Canadian industries struggle. It’s time to bring that money home and invest in Canada’s future. #cdnpoli

Jenifer Bartman🌻🇨🇦 I've been reading a book by Don Mills & David Campbell David Campbell titled "Toward Prosperity"; a look at the challenges in the Atlantic Canadian economy (compared to the rest of Canada) & possible solutions going forward; I highly recommend it. They have a podcast!