Book Launch: Canadians Who Innovate
with Roseann O’Reilly Runte
In Person Streaming Non-Fict Science
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.
Presented in partnership with Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada.
Join us for the launch of Canadians Who Innovate: The Trailblazers and Ideas That Are Changing the World by Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president of the Canadian Foundation for Innovations. This remarkable new book profiles of some of the most inventive and creative Canadians and the ideas that are making Canada a leading nation in innovation.
This special occasion will include a discussion on innovation with the author and Nobel laureate, Art McDonald and a performance by OrKidstra introduced by Tina Fedeski and Margaret Maria Tobolowska. A number of innovators featured in the book will be present.
Featuring brilliant thinkers from coast to coast to coast, and others from around the world who now call Canada home, Canadians Who Innovate paints a promising picture of a cleaner, healthier, more innovative future for us all.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the live-stream from this page, no virtual ticket required.
Books are available from our friends at Perfect Books.
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