Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council on the economic impact of indigenous business

Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council joins us today on the Insights podcast to talk about an important new report written by the organization.   The report provides an assessment of the economic impacts of Indigenous communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada.  The Indigenous economy is worth $6.2 billion to the region and supports some 89,000 jobs across the four provinces .  Fred provides a good overview of the economy and workforce and weighs in on some of the challenges and opportunities facing the community in the years ahead.

What is Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting Podcast?

This podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision making among policymakers and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region. Expect to hear interviews with the top influencers, business leaders and decision-makers across Atlantic Canada to inform, educate and expand the conversations on the key issues facing the region.