Event summary produced by JOBFlocks Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.
Atlantic Canada is at a pivotal moment. Population growth, major projects and renewed attention on shipbuilding, defence, energy and resources are creating opportunities to strengthen the region’s economy and contribute to Canada’s long-term prosperity. At the same time, U.S. tariffs and infrastructure pressures represent real obstacles .
As the region adapts to a changing economic and geopolitical landscape, leaders are asking what strategies will help secure sustainable growth and resilience.
On June 10, JOBFlocks hosted INTERSECT/26 Halifax to bring industry and policy leaders together for discussions on Atlantic Canada’s next chapter, including economic development, security, innovation and inclusive prosperity.
Missed the event or would like to view the discussions again? Watch the full replay, below.
The event included the following speakers and moderators:
- Lindsay Jones, Atlantic reporter, JOBFlocks
- Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax
- Mohammed Hashim, CEO and Executive Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Susan Rimmer, Senior Executive Vice-President & Group Head, Commercial Banking, CIBC
- Ian Bailey, Staff Reporter, Ottawa Bureau, JOBFlocks
- Steven Maynard, Managing Partner, Government and Public Sector, EY Canada
- Ann Fitz-Gerald, Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs; Professor, Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University; Adjunct Professor, University of Waterloo
- Patrick Brethour, editorials editor, JOBFlocks
- Scott Moore, Executive Vice-president, Finance and Chief Operating Officer, EDC
- Chris Pogue, President of Defence and Space, Calian
- Joyce Carter, President and CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority
- Karen Hutt, Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development, Emera Inc.
- Paul Jewer, President and Chief Executive Officer, High Liner Foods
- Vicki Elliott, Associate Deputy Minister, Department of Growth and Development, Province of Nova Scotia
- The Honourable Wanda Thomas Bernard, PhD, C.M., O.N.S., Senator, Nova Scotia (East Preston)
- Rachel Mendleson, Deputy National Editor, JOBFlocks
- David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, JOBFlocks
View the full replay, below:
JOBFlocks presented the event with support from the following sponsors: CIBC, EDC, Calian, Emera, Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), EY.