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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 1H 9M

Don Mills and David Campbell Want Us To See The Economic Opportunity In Atlantic Canada

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What if Atlantic Canada could harness wind resources equivalent to Alberta's oil wealth or Quebec's hydroelectric power? Don Mills a career entrepreneur and social engineer and David Campbell,  seasoned economic development expert with decades of regional insights, join us to challenge our thinking about Atlantic Canada's economic future.The duo's new book "Towards Prosperity" couldn't arrive at a more critical moment. With the Trump presidency threatening Canadian trade and requiring a rethink of our economic positioning, Mills and Campbell offer a practical roadmap focused on resource development, immigration, and entrepreneurship that crosses political divides."We've (Atlantic Canadians) have developed a philosophy that we don't have to do anything because somebody else is going to pay for our lifestyle," Mills observes, confronting the uncomfortable reality that equalization payments from resource-rich western provinces have created complacency. The statistics are striking: Atlantic Canada has one public sector worker for every four employees versus one in five nationally – essentially "playing a man short" in wealth creation.Are you ready to think bigger about our economic future? This conversation and their book will help change how you view Atlantic Canada's potential. Your can find Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy on Amazon and local bookstores. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introductionSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show. 

What if Atlantic Canada could harness wind resources equivalent to Alberta's oil wealth or Quebec's hydroelectric power? Don Mills a career entrepreneur and social engineer and David Campbell, seasoned economic development expert with decades of regional insights, join us to challenge our thinking about Atlantic Canada's economic future. The duo's new book "Towards Prosperity" couldn't arrive at a more critical moment. With the Trump presidency threatening Canadian trade and requiring ...

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