From Bubble To Boom: Is Atlantic Canada Still A 'Have-Not' Region?

Ed Greenspon, the president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum (PPF), and former P.E.I. premier Wade MacLauchlan join Don and David to talk about the PPF’s Atlantic Canada Momentum Index.The PPF is a national think tank grappling with some of the biggest challenges facing the country. There is a lot of good news in this report and a number of challenges as well. Has Atlantic Canada turned a corner? Is the future bright?Don, David, Wade, and Ed weigh in on some of the biggest issues and opportunities facing the region from immigrant retention to business research and development.The Insights podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell, and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, promote data-driven decision-making among policymakers, and encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region.Search for “Huddle Insights” on podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify, and follow the show so you don’t miss an episode. You can also listen to past conversations there.