Having lived in the United States for the last 4 years, Mike has an in-depth understanding of the American political climate and the importance of maintaining Canadian production streams and supporting Canadian production autonomy. 

At Dartmouth, Mike focussed his studies on international trade and international development before writing his government thesis on the economic, political, and social factors influencing civil conflict in Sierra Leone. 

Mike is passionate about international economics and, as an MP, will advocate for maintaining Canadian jobs that support sustainable economic growth and development.

Recently, Mike co-founded NovaChirp, a social-entrepreneurship venture hoping to provide consumers with a sustainable and affordable protein alternative derived from crickets. NovaChirp was one of a select group of start-ups worldwide to compete in the Summit Series for the Hult Prize in Lisbon, Portugal last June.  The Hult competition challenges young entrepreneurs to solve the planet's most pressing issues by creating a for-profit, world-changing business idea that aligns with at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

At Dartmouth, Mike helped teach classes in Sustainable Food Systems and Agroecology. Last summer, he undertook experimental field-research to help inform how farmers can co-plant various crops to better influence nitrogen fixation and thus produce higher crop output.

As a passionate environmentalist, Mike has organized various excursions and guest speakers for his peers to explore how our food systems affect both the environmental and human communities.

As a Member of Parliament, Mike would continue to advocate for an increased emphasis on localized food production efforts. 

Throughout his degree, Mike undertook coursework centered upon ecological economics, policy, and the sociopolitical dimensions of the environment.

As a recipient of a grant from Dartmouth College’s John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, Mike travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand to work with a non-profit on a carbon sequestration and public health project.

As an Environmental Studies major, he also worked with the American Forest Foundation to develop and enhance their carbon credit program, interviewing landowners from across the continent and compiling his team’s findings into a comprehensive report.

As an MP, Mike would work with Mark Carney and the Liberal caucus to create optional incentives for Canadians to go-green in all aspects of their daily lives.