Professor Taylor received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Edinburgh and did postgraduate work at the University of London and Harvard University. Currently he is Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, and in International Affairs. As well, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. In 2013 he was awarded the Carl Mannerfelt Gold Medal by the International Cartographic Association and in 2014 he was the recipient of the Killam Prize in the Social Sciences. The Killam prizes are the most prestigious academic awards in Canada.