Michael Lynk

Stanley Michael Lynk (born 1952) is a Canadian legal academic.

Early life and education

Michael Lynk was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to parents: Sarah and Stanley Lynk.[1] His maternal grandparents were Lebanese emigrants to Canada.[1]

Lynk earned a bachelor of arts degree from Dalhousie University in 1974, followed by a bachelor of laws from the same university in 1981, before completing a master of law at Queen's University.

Professional career

Lynk is an associate professor of law at the University of Western Ontario. He was initially appointed in 1999, and taught courses in labor, human rights, disability, constitutional and administrative law. He served as associate dean of the faculty between 2008-11.[2] In January 2015, Lynk was named to the Mayor of London’s Honours List for his work on humanitarian issues[2]

Political activism

Lynk and his uncle, Faisal Joseph, a lawyer and prominent Muslim community leader also living in London, Ontario, are active in promoting Palestinian issues.[3] In 2016, Lynk was appointment by Jordanian diplomat, Prince Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as the Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian issue -- a position previously held by Richard Falk and John Dugard. Lynk’s appointment was criticized by pro-Israel groups at the time[4], and by Canada’s Foreign Minister. [5]

Personal life

Lynk is married to Jill Tansley, with whom he has three children.[1]

References
  1. "Obituary: Sarah Lynk".
  2. "Michael Lynk". University of Western Ontario.
  3. SIMS, Jane (28 March 2016). "Local praise, federal criticism". London Free Press.
  4. "UN Appointment of Canadian Professor Creates Controversy". Globe and Mail.
  5. "Dion Questions Canadian Appointment as UN Human Rights Advisor". Macleans.
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