Brian Martin is a Canadian historian and author known for his work on 19th century North American history, with a focus on cross-border migration, slavery, and political refuge. He is the author of *From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War*, published by ECW Press in 2022, which examines Canada’s role as both a destination for formerly enslaved people and a haven for Confederate refugees during the American Civil War. Martin’s research draws on archival sources in Canada and the United States to contextualize how wartime politics, race, and diplomacy shaped migration patterns. His work contributes to public and academic discussions on Canadian history, abolition, and the international dimensions of the Civil War.