Judith Hamel
About Judith Hamel
Judith Hamel serves as the Director of Operations at the Liaison Secretariat for Macroeconomic Policy within the Privy Council Office of the Government of Canada since 2020. She has a strong background in economics, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Université de Montréal, and has previously held leadership roles in various governmental and economic organizations.
Work at Government of Canada
Judith Hamel has served as the Director of Operations at the Liaison Secretariat for Macroeconomic Policy within the Privy Council Office since 2020. In this role, she oversees operations related to macroeconomic policy and collaborates with various governmental departments to ensure effective policy implementation. Her tenure in this position has lasted for four years, contributing to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the Secretariat.
Previous Experience at Environment and Climate Change Canada
Before her current role, Judith Hamel worked at Environment and Climate Change Canada as the Director of the Analysis and Modelling Division in the Economic and Analysis Directorate. She held this position from 2016 to 2020, also for four years. Her responsibilities included leading analytical efforts and modeling initiatives to support environmental and climate policy development.
Education and Expertise
Judith Hamel earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Studies from Université de Montréal, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Economics from the same institution, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in economic policy and analysis.
Leadership Role at Association des économistes québécois
In 2021, Judith Hamel served as the President of the Annual Congress for the Association des économistes québécois. This role lasted for four months and involved leading the organization of the congress, which focuses on economic discussions and networking among economists in Quebec.