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Powering Digital Healthcare at the Digital Innovation Summit

Adrienne Oldford

Posted: June 20, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Columns



On June 16 and 17, leaders from across New Brunswick gathered in St. Andrews for the fourth annual McKenna Institute Digital Innovation Summit, hosted by the Hon. Frank McKenna, founder of the McKenna Institute and Dr. Paul Mazerolle, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick. This year, we themed the summit around digital healthcare, and the message could not have been clearer: the future of our health system depends on how effectively and quickly we embrace digital...

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Embracing Opportunities in Northern New Brunswick Schools

Joey Savoy, Craig Duplessie, Tyson Theriault, & Jamie O’Toole

Posted: April 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Columns



Bringing technology into education isn’t always easy — it takes time, support, and a willingness to learn new things. In Anglophone North School District, we’re working to create more space for teachers and students to explore what digital tools can do in the classroom. That means trying new things, building skills, and learning alongside each other. A big part of that has come from partnering with groups who share our interest in creativity, collaboration, and real-world...

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How New Brunswick’s Education Strategy Can Grow With AI and Digital Transformation

Frank McKenna

Posted: March 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Columns



Education systems worldwide are navigating a transformative moment, and New Brunswick is no exception. The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, evolving global workforce demands, and shifting student engagement levels present both challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, with the geopolitical battles and the U.S.’s massive pivots—especially in big tech and deregulation—how will this impact Canada and, by consequence, New Brunswick? Before the recent prorogation...

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Staying Ahead with Free Digital Education

David Itoafa

Posted: January 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Columns



In today's fast-paced digital world, having a strong digital skills foundation is no longer optional—it's essential. With the rapid advancement of digital tools and AI technologies, staying ahead means continuously learning and adapting. That’s why the McKenna Institute has partnered with IBM to deliver over 10,000 courses in fields ranging from project management, IT, data analytics, and AI technologies. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or enhance your existing...

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Building a Digital Future for New Brunswick's Classrooms

Abby David

Posted: January 16, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Columns



In today’s classroom, digital tools are changing the way that we learn and evolve. Its importance cannot be understated:  technology in the classroom offers new ways to engage students, enhance creativity, and make learning more interactive and accessible, which is essential as student attention spans continue to shorten.  But how do we work together to ensure classrooms not only have access to the technology that will deliver the highest quality of education to our youth and...

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McKenna Institute: Building a future-ready digital economy

Adrienne Oldford

Posted: January 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Columns



Three years ago, former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna founded the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) with the vision of convening industry, academia, and government to advance New Brunswick’s digital economy. In those three years, our approach has evolved to reflect a deeper, more integrated vision of growth. We understand that fostering a thriving digital economy isn’t just about building successful companies or creating jobs. It’s about...

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