On this week's episode of WONK, the economist and 'wonk of the East' explains the region's transformation and what's needed to keep the momentum alive

The biggest turnaround since the Second World War is underway in Atlantic Canada. But it comes with a bit of a cautionary flag. As PPF’s Atlantic Canada Momentum Index shows, growth is occurring at a more tentative pace than the year before. Host Edward Greenspon talks to all-star economist David Campbell about what’s going well, what needs to be going better and lessons learned. 

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Listen to more episodes from Season 2 of WONK:

Steve Verheul on what a Trump victory could mean for Canada

Janice Stein on what’s wrong with the world — and what Canada can do

Sean Speer on how governments can get stuff done

Raven Lacerte on a movement to end violence against women and children

Dr. Jane Philpott on getting every Canadian a family doctor

R.J. Simpson on why the North is hot right now 

And see what you might have missed in Season 1 of WONK.