The Canadian Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley is the preeminent U.S.-based program of its kind west of the Rockies. A vibrant academic center since 1982, it supports research and teaching about Canada and presents intellectually rigorous public programming to deepen understanding of Canada and Canada-US relations. The Program enjoys particular strength on issues of immigration, the Arctic, the environment, energy and native peoples. It also serves as a nexus for Canadians and friends of Canada in the Bay Area and beyond, including UC Berkeley’s growing population of Canadian students, as well faculty, policy-makers, technology leaders, and members of the public who seek a “beyond the headlines” analysis of issues in Canada.