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DAVID DINGWALL: Prosperity depends on attracting, educating and retaining talent

Population growth is the foundation upon which economic growth depends

Regarding the Atlantic Economic Panel’s Blueprint for Atlantic Canada’s Economic Future – Great Prosperity: Bolder Ambitions For All:

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First, let me applaud the broader vision outlined in this report. Economic renewal in regions like ours requires coordination. No single institution, sector, or level of government can address these challenges alone. Whether we’re talking about workforce development, innovation, research commercialization, artificial intelligence, or talent retention, success will depend on strong partnerships. Cape Breton University is committed to being a reliable and active partner in that work.

That said, if I were to identify the single most important issue from my perspective, both as a university president and as a former minister, it would be population growth.

DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE

The reality is that many parts of Atlantic Canada, face a profound demographic challenge. We have an aging population, more deaths than births, and nearly twice as many........

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