The MERLIN Mission

To support the use of technology in improving educational services to learners.

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Provide direction and management in the educational use of networks, acting as a broker of services to meet client needs.

Provide direction and management in the educational use of networks, acting as a broker of services to meet client needs.

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Join Us In Celebrating 30 Years of MERLIN

In 2025, MERLIN proudly marks 30 years of powering education through connection. Since 1995, we’ve worked alongside schools, post-secondary institutions, and education partners across Manitoba to deliver secure, reliable, and forward-thinking technology services.

As we celebrate this milestone, we’re reflecting on our journey—and looking ahead to the future of education technology.

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Our Goals

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Provide products and services in a manner which improves equity across the Province.

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Provide products and services that support self-sufficiency at the educational institution level.

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Facilitate and support collaboration between the Department of Education and the education sector in the area of learning technologies in order to strengthen ties between curriculum planning and technology supply.

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In consultation with the Department of Education provide support and direction in distance learning initiatives with a focus on the technology infrastructures required to deliver distance learning opportunities.

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Support the goals of the Department of Education and the Department of Innovation and New Technology.

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Be pro-active in embracing opportunities and fostering relationships to the advantage of the educational community.

Where It all Began

OUR HISTORY

Manitoba Education, Research and Learning Information Networks (MERLIN) was established in 1995 as a special operating agency with the Department of Education. It was formed as a facilitating body to coordinate the delivery of technology services to the education community across Manitoba.
MERLIN office at 100 Smartpark
MERLIN currently operates under the Department of Innovation and New Technology.
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The MERLIN office and our client network is located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Metis.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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