General Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment

Bruce Hyer (Canada) - Vice-Chair

Bruce Hyer (Canada) was elected Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment at the 2011 Belgrade Annual Session. A scientist (ecologist, biologist, forester), small businessperson, and award-winning conservationist, Mr. Hyer has been an international consultant on natural resource management and ecotourism.

He has been a long-time advocate for small business development, economic diversification, and protected areas in Canada (including the founding of Wabakimi Wilderness Park). He served as an adjudicator on the Province of Ontario Environmental Appeal Board from 1988 to 1997 and co-founded the Lake Superior Binational Forum, which advises the International Joint Commission on ways to reduce pollution and foster sustainability around Lake Superior. He was first elected as Member of Parliament for the riding of Thunder Bay-Superior North in 2008, and was re-elected in 2011. He has served as his party's leading voice on the issues Small Business & Tourism, Parks & Protected Areas, Biodiversity, and Environment. He is a former bush pilot, wilderness guide, and whitewater instructor.