The Architect of Modern New Brunswick - Donald Savoie on Louis J Robichaud

One of Canada's most prolific and celebrated thinkers on regional economic development in Canada, Université de Moncton professor Donald Savoie is back on the Insights podcast to discuss his latest book, a biography of former New Brunswick Premier Louis J. Robichaud.  This is a timely work that exposes a new generation to LJR's radical program to foster Equal Opportunity in New Brunswick, spanning everything from regional economic development to health care and education.  Savoie tells Don and David about Robichaud's biggest reforms, including the modernization of the public service, the centralization of government administration in Fredericton, and the establishment of the Université de Moncton.   He also suggests that LJR might not have been effective if he were leading the government today in the era of social media and deepening skepticism of politics.  This was a thoroughly interesting conversation and well worth an hour of your time.