Michael Byers

Canada to sign international moratorium on High Arctic fishing

The Canadian Press interviewed Michael Byers, a professor of international law at UBC, about Canada signing a deal that would block commercial fishing in the High Arctic for 16 years. […]

Oct 3, 2018

Canada to file Arctic continental shelf submission in 2019: Global Affairs Canada

Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC, was quoted in an article on Radio Canada International about the government’s plans to file its submission […]

Sep 18, 2018

Adventure tourism boat hit rock

Ming Pao Vancouver quoted Michael Byers, a UBC professor of political science, for an article about the grounding of a cruise ship in Canada’s north. Byers, who has been a […]

Sep 10, 2018

UBC experts for comment about federal decision on Enbridge Northern Gateway

UBC experts for comment about federal decision on Enbridge Northern Gateway

The federal government is expected to announce its final decision on the Northern Gateway pipeline in the next 10 days and UBC experts are available to comment.

Jun 10, 2014

Snowbirds, grounded

Snowbirds, grounded

Snowbirds, grounded The aircraft flown by the Snowbirds, Canada’s Air Force acrobats, is on its last leg, says UBC’s Michael Byers in a National Post op-ed. Read more…

May 12, 2014

What’s next for Ukraine?

What’s next for Ukraine?

UBC scholars are available for media analysis of recent election results in Ukraine.

May 12, 2014

Michael Byers wins Donner prize

Michael Byers, Canada research chair in global politics and international law at UBC, has won the $50,000 Donner Prize for the best public policy book by a Canadian. The Donner […]

May 1, 2014

Squeeze Putin, yes, but the Arctic is not Ukraine

Squeeze Putin, yes, but the Arctic is not Ukraine

Squeeze Putin, yes, but the Arctic is not Ukraine Russian president Vladimir Putin is a ‘thug,’ says UBC professor and Donner Prize winner Michael Byers. Read more…

May 1, 2014

Political Science professor shortlisted for Donner Prize

International Law and the Arctic, a book written by Michael Byers, political science professor and Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, is one of five books shortlisted […]

Apr 3, 2014

Federal budget to hide expensive defence-spending realities

Federal budget to hide expensive defence-spending realities

Federal budget hides expensive defence-spending realities Fictional surplus depends on delays to expensive military procurements, UBC’s Michael Byers says. Read more…

Feb 12, 2014

Stephen Harper should make like a Viking

Stephen Harper should make like a Viking

Stephen Harper should make like a Viking UBC’s Michael Byers says Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs to take climate change more seriously. Read more…

Oct 29, 2013

The (Russian) Arctic is open for business

The (Russian) Arctic is open for business

UBC’s Michael Byers says Russia wants to turn its Arctic coastline into an alternative to the Suez Canal.

Aug 12, 2013

The Mr. Bean approach to defence procurement

The Mr. Bean approach to defence procurement

The Mr. Bean approach to defence procurement UBC’s Michael Byers on what Prime Minister Stephen Harper has in common with Mr. Bean. Read more…

Jul 31, 2013

Canada’s submarine fleet never worked

Canada’s submarine fleet never worked

Canada’s submarine fleet never worked UBC Prof. Michael Byers and Stewart Webb, CCPA, argue it is time for replacements. Read more…  

Jun 24, 2013

Michael Byers

UBC’s Michael Byers is an expert on Games security, international law, global politics, human rights and civil liberties.

Nov 3, 2009

Canadian soldiers under U.S. Command: Axworthy, Byers to release final report

Event: Report release on Canadian armed forces under U.S. command Date: Monday, May 6, 2002 Time: 10:30 a.m. Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia, 801 W. Georgia, Vancouver, B.C. Lloyd Axworthy, CEO of […]

May 3, 2002