The Centre for Canadian Studies (CNS)  has been informed by the Dean  of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), Dr. Lesley Cormack,  that CNS will have no budget for teaching or operating beyond the end  of the Spring semester 2009. Although only the Senate can close  academic programmes, a zero budget effectively closes CNS in any case  since it cannot offer courses or otherwise operate.

No in-class CNS courses will be offered after this semester. CNS  
Distance Education courses will run during the summer semester and not  afterward. The Dean's office has made a commitment that students who  are majors or minors in Canadian Studies will be able to complete  their programmes. No new majors or minors will be admitted. Students  unsure of how to proceed with their programmes should consult Lynn  Kool in the Political Science Department or student advising in FASS.  There are a number of courses in Departments at SFU that have been  designated as containing "significant Canadian content" by CNS. It is  likely that all or most students will be able to complete their  programmes with these courses. If not, FASS advising will make sure  that it is possible for students to complete your programmes in  another way.

The CNS office will be closed as of 1 April 2009.

It is with great regret that I make this announcement.

Ian Angus
Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies
Simon Fraser University
Ian Angus