Judith Maxwell

Judith Maxwell (born ) is a co-founder of Synapcity. She received her bachelor's degree in commerce from Dalhousie University in 1963. From 1994 to 2006 she was the President of the Canadian Policy Research Network (CPRN). Prior to that, she was the Chair of the Economic Council of Canada. Her involvements in the public and private sectors have led her to receive honorary degrees from eight Canadian universities and a community college.

Education Judith Maxwell received her Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University in 1963.

Career Early in her professional life, she devoted her career to the intricate field of economic and political studies. She started off as a researcher for the Combines Investigation Branch of the Federal Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. As a Crown corporation, the council reports went directly through the prime minister to the Parliament. Doctor Sylvia Ostry and Judith Maxwell were the two women who were separately appointed to serve for seven years each as chair of the council. Maxwell's role as the chief executive officer meant she had to supervise and direct the work and staff of the council.

Synapcity (formerly Citizens Academy). She was a co-founder of this community organization, encouraging residents of Ottawa to learn how to implement change in their own community—by giving them the skills to solve problems at the local level across the city.

Articles

Maxwell, J. B., & Pestieau, C. (1980). Economic Realities of Contemporary Confederation (Vol. 14). CD Howe Research Institute. Maxwell, J., Rosell, S., & Forest, P. (2003). Giving citizens a voice in healthcare policy in Canada. Bmj, 326(7397), 1031–1033. doi:10.1136/bmj.326.7397.1031 Maxwell, J., Jackson, K., Legowski, B., Rosell, S., Yankelovich, D., Forest, P. G., & Lozowchuck, L. (2002). A Citizens Dialogue on the Future of Health Care in Canada. A Report for the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada. Maxwell, J., & Currie, S. (1984). Partnership for growth: Corporate-university cooperation in Canada. Forum.

Books Maxwell, J. (2005). "The First Ten Years:Essays by Judith Maxwell," President, 1994-2005 Maxwell, J. (2002). Smart Social Policy-" Making Work Pay"(p. 4). Ottawa, ON: Canadian Policy Research Networks. Maxwell, J. (1973). Energy from the Arctic: facts and issues(Vol. 36). Canadian-American Committee.