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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 32 MIN

Frank McKenna on Canada’s future and dealing with America

from Wonk · host Amanda Lang, Frank McKenna

The challenges facing Canada are pretty enormous, from our aging population to trade issues changing the fabric of our economy. It's a hard time to be a young person thinking about the future. Canada's universities are at the center of this struggle to equip them with the skills they need. Host Amanada Lang talks to former N.B. premier and former ambassador to the U.S. Frank McKenna about his gift to St.FX University, creating future leaders, and managing Canada-U.S. relations.

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