Canadians Who Innovate

“These are stories that speak eloquently of inquiring minds, passion, and talent in abundance. May they inspire bold ambition in providing resources and policies that will unleash the potential and promise of innovation required to meet the challenges of global crises, social cohesion, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability.”
— THE HONOURABLE ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL, former lieutenant governor of Ontario
“In this fascinating compendium, [Runte] introduces us to exceptional thinkers—every one of them an original. What innovators share is their unwavering belief in the value of an idea and the dogged determination to pursue it, sometimes to the point of obsession. They are unstoppable. I have often asked myself, what makes them that way? This book provides answers.”
— THE HONOURABLE MARC GARNEAU, former minister of foreign affairs and astronaut
“The experiences and lives lived in this book will resonate widely. They describe and define a path to innovation that includes personal effort, education, and the work of mentors and teachers who free us from conventional thinking.”
— MIKE DeGAGNÉ, president and CEO of Indspire
“Roseann O’Reilly Runte puts a spotlight on the transformative power of innovation nurtured in Canada. These inspiring stories give us insight into the people behind world-class innovations, the importance of collaboration, curiosity, and perseverance. I have no doubt that Canadians Who Innovate will be a touchstone chronicle that helps to explain how our nation can succeed.”
— NIK NANOS, chief data scientist and founder of Nanos Research
“What is innovation? In her beautifully written book, Roseann O’Reilly Runte answers the question by bringing us into the lives, both personal and professional, of people whose journeys are fascinating examples of innovation. Reading their stories leaves us with feelings of awe, inspiration, and hope for the future.”
— SUZANNE FORTIER, former principal of McGill University and former president of NSERC
“Explore the stories of inventive Canadians from coast to coast that are leading the charge in everything from medical research to linguistics to artificial intelligence in this uplifting read that celebrates innovation.”
— Canadian Living

Roseann O’Reilly Runte is president of the Canadian Foundation for Innovations. Previously, she led five academic institutions, most recently as president and vice-chancellor of Carleton University. She was the seventh president of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, president of Victoria University, principal of Glendon College, and president of l’Université Sainte-Anne. She has served on numerous business, medical, and cultural boards around the world, including as president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Fulbright Canada, and on the boards of the National Bank, Pharmacies Jean-Coutu, the United Way, and the Club of Rome. She is a dual Canadian and US citizen. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

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