Small Business, Tourism and Deputy Environment Critic (Water and National Parks).

An ecologist, biologist, forester and businessperson.

Received a Master of Science in Forestry degree from Lakehead University in 1997

Proprietor of WildWaters Nature Tours and Expeditions Ltd. Has run a variety of wilderness adventures and eco-tours from bases in Thunder Bay and Armstrong since 1976.

A Consultant on forestry and tourism Board member and past President of the North of Superior Tourism Association(NOSTA).

Served as a Director of Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters, the Armstrong Wilderness Outfitters Association and the Wildlands League

Past President of Environment North. Worked for many years on various projects dedicated to the sustainability of forests and the jobs dependent on boreal forests.

Helped plan and develop a network of protected areas in Northern Ontario.

Served on the Boreal West Round Table, representing tourism and ecological interests.

An adjudicator on the Province of Ontario Environmental Appeal Board from 1988 to 1997.

Member of the Thunder Bay Remedial Action Plan (RAP)

Co-founder and first Co-Chair of the Lake Superior Binational Forum, which advises the International Joint Commission on ways to reduce pollution and foster sustainability around Lake Superior.

Currently serves on both the Local Citizens Committee and Forest Management Planning Team for the Domtar-Armstrong Forest.

Hometown: Thunder Bay - Superior North

Country: Canada

Occupation: Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay Superior North

Website: www.brucehyer.ca/