He has taught at the University of Toronto, Queen’s University and at Queen’s University’s International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle, U.K. His research focus is in the areas of governance and financial risk management, specifically, derivative securities and financial mathematics. Michael is a Chartered Accountant by profession and consults for both the public and private sectors. He is a frequent commentator on CBC, CTV, the Globe and Mail, and various other media, and acts as an expert witness in court proceedings involving portfolio formation issues.