Inspiring Canadians: Forty Brilliant Canadians and Their Visions for the Nation in Bloomington, MN

Forty influential and diverse Canadians with expertise in subjects such as Indigenous rights, climate change, social justice and race, gun control, higher education and poetry reflect on everything Canada is getting right—and what still needs to change to make the country even better.
Acclaimed journalist Mark Bulgutch collects inspiring stories and ideas from multifaceted Canadians whose love for Canada compels them to make this country a better place for all—ultimately revealing that equal parts critique and celebration is the key to a thriving nation. These chapters spotlight visions of a more sustainable, equitable, welcoming—and fun!—country from Canadians who believe in the possibility of an even better future.
Including:
Perry Bellegarde
on upholding the rights of Indigenous people;
Adam Fenech
on adapting to climate change;
Najma Ahmed
on ending the contagion of gun violence;
Mack Rogers
on how literacy solves problems;
Laura Tamblyn Watts
on securing the future for seniors;
Katie Ward
on the innovations of Canadian agriculture;
Santa Ono
on how higher education keeps Canada competitive;
Michael Levitt
on the value of an MP;
Paulette Senior
on equal opportunity for women;
Kenneth Sherman
on poetry and the human spirit;
Michael Prince
on ensuring dignity for people with disabilities;
Donald MacPherson
on how drug overdoses can be dramatically reduced;
Kwame McKenzie
on mental health and happiness;
Duff Conacher
on improving Canadian democracy; and many more.
This dynamic collection is sure to spark debate and showcase how the fabric of a country is defined by its multiplicity of voices, cultures, stories and ideas. Weaving together these diverse viewpoints, Bulgutch leads us into the future—compelling us to do the most Canadian of things: change the world, and our nation, for the better.