The 28th Biennial Conference
Event Details
The Call for Proposals is now available!
The submission deadline is February 1, 2027
The English version can be found here, and the French version here
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) will host its 28th biennial conference, November 11-14, 2027, in Ottawa, ON. The conference is open to all proposals with a significant Canadian focus.
SCHEDULE AND FEES
- October 2026: Call for Papers released
- February 1, 2027: Proposal deadline
- April 1, 2027: Acceptance confirmations sent
- August 1, 2027: Early Bird deadline
- November 11-14, 2027: 28th Biennial ACSUS Conference
The conference registration fees (in USD) which include a required 2-year ACSUS membership valued at $120, are:
| Registration Type | Early Bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals Staying at Westin | $359 | $399 |
| Individuals Staying Elsewhere | $459 | $459 |
| Ottawa-area Residents | $359 | $399 |
| Students | $125 | $125 |
| Retirees Staying at Westin | $299 | $339 |
| Retirees Staying Elsewhere | $399 | $399 |
| One-day | $150 | $150 |
NOTE: All presenters must register for the conference by September 1, 2027; individuals not registered by this date will not be listed in the printed and on-line conference program.
Conference registration refunds will be honored until October 1, 2027.
Accommodations
The conference venue is the Westin Ottawa, located in the Ottawa business district across from the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and within walking distance of museums, restaurants, and Parliament Hill.
Past Conferences
22nd Biennial
November 19-23, 2013
Tampa, FL
18th Biennial
November 16-20, 2005
St. Louis, MO
17th Biennial
November 19-23, 2003
Portland, OR
16th Biennial
November 13-18, 2001
San Antonio, TX
15th Biennial
November 17-21, 1999
Pittsburgh, PA
14th Biennial
November 19-23, 1997
Minneapolis, MN
13th Biennial
November 15-19, 1995
Seattle, WA
12th Biennial
November 17-21, 1993
New Orleans, LA
11th Biennial
November 20-24, 1991
Boston, MA
10th Biennial
November 17-20, 1989
San Francisco, CA
9th Biennial
October 7-10, 1987
Montreal, QC
8th Biennial
September 19-21, 1985
Philadelphia, PA
7th Biennial
September 29-October 1, 1983
Rockport, ME
6th Biennial
October 22-24, 1981
Michigan State University
5th Biennial
September 27-28, 1979
Washington, DC
3rd Biennial
April 4-5, 1975
Michigan State University
2nd Biennial
March 30-31, 1973
Johns Hopkins/SAIS