Frank McKenna

Frank McKenna practised law before winning election to New Brunswick’s legislature in 1982. As premier from 1987 to 1997, he promoted investment, technology, and a transition toward a knowledge economy. He then returned to legal and business work, serving on corporate boards before Paul Martin appointed him ambassador to the United States, effective 1 March 2005. ^{1, 2}

McKenna’s appointment followed a Bush–Martin agenda focused on security, prosperity, and cross border cooperation. After his Washington service, he joined TD Bank in 2006 as deputy chairman. His later support for the University of New Brunswick’s McKenna Institute continued the emphasis on digital development that had characterized his provincial government. ^{1, 2}