LIBBY BURNHAM, C.M.; Q.C., DCL

CALLED TO THE BAR (NEW BRUNSWICK) 1963, (ONTARIO) 1992
APPOINTED QUEEN’S COUNSEL (CANADA) 1992

Areas of Practice: Government Relations, Corporate and Commercial

A senior, well-respected and nationally connected legal, business and political advisor.
Represents businesses in their relations with governments at Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels.

Skilled political organizer, advisor, mentor, strategist and fund raiser for provincial and national party leaders, mayors, members of parliament, she is a nationally known political figure, frequently providing comment on public issues.

With a profound understanding of the corridors of power, she has used her personality, reputation and influence to boost the presence of women in corporate boardrooms, professional organizations and in government and public life.

With her political passion and concern for the betterment of society she has an outstanding track record for advocacy and community service. A truly renaissance person.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS 1960

The Libby Burnham Urban HealthResearch Award, established by the Wellesley Central Health Corporation 2005

Honourary Life Director, The Canadian Club of Toronto, 2002

Queen’s Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal, 2002

Prestigious Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service, Dalhousie Law School 2001

Honourary Doctor of Civil Laws, Acadia University 2000

Metropolitan Toronto’s YWCA Women of Distinction Award, Public Affairs, 1996

Appointed a Federal Queen’s Counsel, 1992

Minacs Worldwide Inc., Member, Audit and Human Resources Committees and Chair Governance, June 2004, Vice-Chair and Head Independent Director, August 2005 – 2006.

(I Channel) Chair, 1999 -2005

Breakout Education Network, 2001 – 2007

Advisory Council, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, 1998 – 2006

Acadia University National Campaign Funds, 1984, 1997, 2001

Life Network Channel, 1992 – 1999

Trillium Growth Capital Inc. 1994 – 1999

The Canadian Club of Toronto 1993 -1999, President, 1995 – 1996

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Foundation 1992 – 2003

The Wellesley Central Hospital 1990 – 1999; Chair, 1997 – 1999

Board of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Audit, Project Development and Executive Committee 1987 – 1993

Chair of Ontario Government Review Panel on GTA Task Force Report 1996

Member of the Ontario Conservation Review Board 1987 – 1993

Equal Voice (a National organization to elect women), Founder & Chair 2006 –

Institute of Corporate Directors

Who’s Who of Canadian Women

Canadian Who’s Who, 2004