Canadian women have shown a spirit of invention from the inception of Canada. While female inventors are less prolific, there are a number of inventions that have received critical acclaim and widespread use in Canada and beyond.
Read MoreOne of Canada’s greatest triumphs in the field of medicine was the discovery of insulin in 1922. This groundbreaking finding opened the doors to medical research in Canada and the patenting of insulin surprisingly played a key role in spurring Canadian innovation.
Read MoreClever Canadians throughout history have worked tirelessly to solve vexing problems through the development of novel inventions and innovative thought. While the snowmobile may have been developed with the quintessentially Canadian problem of snowy winters in mind, its impact reaches far beyond Canadian borders.
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