Podcast: Economist, Richard Saillant provides a tutorial on the Federal Equalization Program
There has been a lot of talk about Equalization including efforts in western Canada to eliminate or significantly downsize the program.
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Podcast: Bear Head Hydrogen Project Will Require up to 400 Wind Turbines
There’s a lot of hype in Nova Scotia around the relatively new and untested “green hydrogen” market. Anyone interested in that market, and what it might or might not mean for the province’s economic future, will find a ton of insight in this week’s conversation with Paul MacLean.
Podcast: How Saint Mary’s Changed its Reputation and Shot Up the University Rankings
Saint Mary’s University was recently ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada by Maclean’s magazine. That success is the result of strong leadership and a deliberate strategy by the university.
Podcast: Laurel Broten on Luring Foreign Investment to Canada
Laurel Broten tackles the thorny issue of government-provided corporate incentives to lure investment here instead of other countries. She provides a fascinating overview of Invest in Canada and its plan to attract high-quality companies to invest in strategic industries all across the country.
Podcast: The Renaissance of Port Saint John
Over the past several years, the Port of Saint John has undergone a sort of rebirth that coincides with a nearly complete modernization project that saw a significant expansion of its capacity and the addition of two new cranes.
Podcast: Monette Pasher on the Transformation of Canada’s Airports
The decision by the Chretien Government in the 1990s to transfer the operation of Canada’s national airport system to local airport authorities was likely one of the most important legacy decisions of that government. It lead to a massive transformation of the country’s airport system and billions in investment.
Podcast: Seamus O’Regan on how Hydrogen Can Save Us
This broad and illuminating conversation provides an insider view of some of the priorities of the current government and the potential impacts on our region.
Podcast: The Troubling Numbers Behind Nova Scotia’s Housing Shortage
Construction Association of Nova Scotia CEO Duncan Williams estimates Nova Scotia’s construction industry must hire 11,000 new workers by 2030 just to replace the ones retiring. He adds that, for the province to grow to 2 million people, we must build 13,000-to-15,000 new homes a year. Right now, we’re building less than 6,000 a year.
Podcast: How to Start an Atlantic Canadian Entrepreneurship Revolution
Dr. Dhirendra Shukla convinced one of the world’s leading thinkers about entrepreneurship and rapid growth, Dr. Daniel Isenberg, to partner. They have put together an impressive program to help ambitious entrepreneurs achieve their high-growth potential.
Podcast: Michelin is an Economic Powerhouse in Nova Scotia
In a rare interview, Michelin’s president for North America (Canada), Andrew Mutch, lifts the lid off the reclusive tire maker that is also Nova Scoita’s largest private company. Mutch speaks about Michelin’s $300 million investment in Nova Scotia, it’s development of hydrogen energy cells, and more.
