Alex Bartos holds a B.S.S. degree in Economics from the University of Ottawa, and a B.A. in Political Science from Simon Fraser University. He has worked for both federal and provincial elected representatives, founded and was president of the SFU Conservative Club, and acted in an executive capacity for the BC Conservative Youth Association. His specific research interests include Canada-US trade policy and international trade relations. Mr. Bartos is the recipient of several honours for both his academic and extracurricular volunteer activities.