Competence, commitment, and determination are her hallmarks. A respected advocate she is active in support of social, community and health initiatives. CLICK HERE to read the recent article on Libby Burnham in Scarlett Magazine

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 Laws (LL.B)
• Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, 1963
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Acadia University, Wolfville, NS 1960

• Member of The Order of Canada 2007
• 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

• Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, 2005, Trustee, Chair of Nominating and Governance; Member, Executive Committee, 2007
• 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

• Appointed Board of ECHO: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, 2007
• 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

ARTICLES

• International Women’s Forum (IWF), world’s pre-eminent organization for women leaders in arts, politics, business, culture. Toronto Chapter Executive 2006
• Equal Voice (a National organization to elect women), Founder & Chair 2006
• Institute of Corporate Directors

• “Women in the Lead” Ivey Women in Management Newsletter Directory
• Who’s Who of Canadian Women
• Canadian Who’s Who, 2004