Dr. Roseann Runte

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Order of Canada

Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2001-10-18
Invested on: 2003-02-21
Author, teacher and academic administrator, she has been a strong voice for the promotion of the Humanities in Canada. A former president of Nova Scotia's Université Sainte-Anne, she has been a passionate proponent of bilingualism. She has also played a unique role in Canadian, especially Acadian, culture through her numerous academic writings and poetry. In Toronto, she led the implementation of several progressive programs at Glendon College and a fund for faculty research and academic innovation at Victoria University. In addition, she was the first woman to be named president of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2025-10-17
Roseann Runte, O.C. Ottawa, Ontario Roseann Runte is a visionary leader and trailblazer in academia and science. As president of Carleton University, she expanded its infrastructure and elevated its national and international reputation. She later strengthened Canada’s research capacity as head of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, ensuring its competitiveness on the global stage. This is a promotion within the Order.