John Ferguson

John R. Ferguson is a Master in Environmental Studies and a Doctor of Social and Political Thought from York University. His areas of interest and research include environmental ethics and economics, nature, energy and society, sustainable city planning and transportation.

John has taught at Carleton, York, Queen’s, and McMaster Universities as well as Seneca, Centennial, Sheridan, Niagara, and Fanshawe Colleges. He has taught at the University of Guelph since 2010, having taught over 115 courses in 8 disciplines and departments. John is published in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, Capitalism, Nature, Socialism, and Electronic Green Journal. He has been a columnist for the Simcoe Reformer and London Free Press as well as a contributing editor for Alternatives (University of Waterloo's environmental journal) and contributor to CBC Metro Morning's Commentary. As Education Advisor to the first three Environmental Commissioners of Ontario, John traveled widely, spreading his enthusiasm for the role of accountability, transparency and public participation in sustainability. John was also a Senior Associate at Ontario’s Growth Secretariat (in the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal) where he is worked with Ontarions to develop sustainability through Ontario’s Places to Grow Act.

He is an avid cyclist, hockey player and musician (drums) who loves the thrill of learning, teaching and skill development.

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