The designation recognizes Saint John’s culture of innovation, particularly in the growth of ICT start-ups, the development of public services and the connections between the city’s schools, specifically UNB Saint John and the wider community.
The forum noted Saint John accomplishments such as Dalhousie Medicine NB with the most advanced distance medical education system in Canada and School District 8 for a few programs including the Teen Apprenticeship Program at Simonds High.
Saint John shares the title with Austin, Texas, Oulu, Finland and Quebec City to name a few.
Over 50 commuiity groups including schools, government and business assisted in putting the application together.
