The 28th Biennial Conference will be held in Ottawa, Ontario in November 2027

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.

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25th Biennial

November 13-16, 2019
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24th Biennial

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23rd Biennial

October 14-17, 2015
Las Vegas, NV

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22nd Biennial

November 19-23, 2013
Tampa, FL

21st Biennial

November 16-20, 2011
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20th Biennial

November 18-22, 2009
San Diego, CA

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19th Biennial

November 14-18, 2007
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18th Biennial

November 16-20, 2005
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17th Biennial

November 19-23, 2003
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16th Biennial

November 13-18, 2001
San Antonio, TX

15th Biennial

November 17-21, 1999
Pittsburgh, PA

14th Biennial

November 19-23, 1997
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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
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9th Biennial

October 7-10, 1987
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8th Biennial

September 19-21, 1985
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7th Biennial

September 29-October 1, 1983
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6th Biennial

October 22-24, 1981
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5th Biennial

September 27-28, 1979
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4th Biennial

October 7-8, 1977
Burlington, VT

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3rd Biennial

April 4-5, 1975
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2nd Biennial

March 30-31, 1973
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1st Biennial

April 3, 1971
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