Stephen Toope

Who is Stephen Toope?

Stephen J. Toope, was the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. He assumed the presidential post on July 1, 2006 and held the position for eight years, until June 30, 2014. He was formerly the president of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.

A scholar specializing in human rights, public international law and international relations, Toope was the 12th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia, succeeding Martha Piper, after nine years of service. He also holds an academic position at the university as a tenured professor of law.

On April 3, 2013 it was announced that President Toope will leave the UBC presidency effective June 2014 to "pursue academic and professional interests in international law and international relations". On January 22, the University of Toronto announced that Toope will assume the role of director of the university's Munk School of Global Affairs.