Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-10-21
Invested on: 2022-12-01
Judy Matthews, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Judy Matthews beautifies public space. For decades, this expert urban planner has focused her energy and leadership on transforming civic space into unique and inviting places for people to gather, connect and build community. Her most recent groundbreaking project, The Bentway, has garnered her acclaim. Together with her husband, she has generously contributed to initiatives and organizations that have enriched the lives of many Torontonians. Through her board and philanthropic work, this visionary city-builder is also a mentor to the next generation of urban planners and cultural supporters.