Biography
Dr. Michael Byers holds the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at the University of British Columbia.
Prior to 2005, he was Professor of Law and Director of Canadian Studies at Duke University; from 1996-1999 he was a Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford University.
Michael is a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Ottawa Citizen, and a frequent guest on the CBC, CTV and Global.
His most recent book is "Who Owns the Arctic?", described by Thomas Berger as "A much-needed road map for policy-makers and an unusually readable guide for every concerned citizen who wants to understand Canada's choices in the Arctic."
Michael lives on Salt Spring Island with his wife and two young children. He enjoys running, swimming, back-country camping, music and the arts.
For his personal website, see: http://byers.typepad.com/politics
For his blog on the Arctic, see: http://byers.typepad.com/arctic
