MSU Canadian Studies Center

10/06/2026

The Canadian Studies Center was pleased to host members of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS) at last month. 🇨🇦🇺🇸

During their visit, the Canadian delegation heard from MSU experts David L. Ortega and Jason Miller about the impacts of and economic uncertainty on cross-border trade in food and agricultural goods, as well as the automotive industry.

The parliamentarians also heard from leadership at the Canadian Studies Center and MSU International Studies and Programs about the university's global engagement.

We look forward to continuing this dialogue on U.S.-Canada relations with CEUS and other partners in Canada. 🤝 🌎

In September, the Canadian Studies Center hosted members of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group (CEUS) for a meeting in the International Center focused on the center’s work promoting cross-border understanding and a strong U.S.-Canada relationship.

10/05/2026

🏔️ MSU students: Ready to explore the Canadian Rockies? 🇨🇦

This spring, join Professor Michael Lockett for "AB/BC: Sport and Culture in the Canadian Rockies," a 200-level IAH spring break education abroad course exploring the connections between winter sports, culture, and place in Western Canada.

Explore former Olympic Winter Games host cities Calgary and Vancouver, experience alpine sports, and explore how local communities, landscapes, and cultural traditions shape life in the region.

Register through the Education Abroad Portal or stop by Thursday's Global Learning Expo at the Breslin Center to learn more!

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

The Canadian Studies Center was pleased to award a Strategic Partnership Grant to Carl Boehlert, a professor in the Michigan State University College of Engineering, to support his recent trip to Université Laval in .

While in Canada, Professor Boehlert attended a materials science conference, conducted research with partners Professor Hendra Hermawan and doctoral student Qanita Tayyaba, and discussed plans to increase collaboration in teaching.

09/28/2026

We’re excited to see MSU students take their learning beyond the classroom through an Education Abroad course to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)! 🎬🇨🇦

Opportunities like this offer students a chance to engage with Canadian culture and industry, gain real-world experience, and build meaningful connections across the border.

09/24/2026

As recently reported by MSU’s Capital News Service, traffic at the Blue Water and Sault Ste. Marie International Bridges has declined significantly since 2024, affecting communities in Ontario and Michigan that rely on the economic activity generated by cross-border travel and trade.

Read more at the link below 👇

Passenger vehicle and truck crossings are down at the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie and the Blue Water Bridge between Sarnia, Ontario, and Port Huron. Experts place much of the blame on tariff conflicts between the U.S. and Canada and anti-U.S. sentiment triggered by the president’s fre...

09/23/2026

Artwork by MSU students and their Canadian peers is now on view at in Grand Rapids! 🎨

The portraits on view were created as part of a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) course co-taught by faculty at MSU and OCAD University, with support from the Canadian Studies Center.

Congratulations to the talented students on both sides of the border on this tremendous achievement!

The "Faces and Traces: A Cross-Border Portrait Project" that brought together Michigan State University students with students from OCAD University in Toronto is now part of ArtPrize 2026 running Sept. 18-Oct. 3. This international art competition and cultural festival welcomes more than 900,000 visitors to Grand Rapids, Michigan, each year to experience work from thousands of artists displayed around the city.

Read more: https://cal.msu.edu/news/cross-border-art-project-by-msu-and-canadian-students-reaches-new-audience-at-artprize-2026/

09/21/2026

Thank you to those who attended the 2026 CN Forum, “Accelerating Innovation through Critical Infrastructure,” last week here in East Lansing!

We were pleased to welcome participants from academia, business, government, and the broader community for a day of timely conversations on the current and future state of U.S.-Canada relations and the Great Lakes region. Discussions explored the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway maritime infrastructure and the blue economy, the future of North American automotive manufacturing and trade, and next-generation fuels and alternative energy infrastructure in our region.

We extend our sincere thanks to all of our speakers, panelists, partners, and participants for making the 2026 CN Forum such an engaging and productive event. We look forward to continuing these critical conversations and strengthening connections across our region and between our two countries.

09/17/2026

We are proud to partner with James Madison College at Michigan State University and the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit on this internship program.

Students have until September 25th to apply.

09/15/2026

We are looking forward to the 2026 CN Forum tomorrow, beginning promptly at 10:15 am at The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development in East Lansing.

We are pleased to bring together experts and colleagues for a productive day of insightful panels, engaging discussions, and meaningful networking, all highlighting the importance and enduring strength of U.S.-Canada relations.

The day's full program is available here:https://canadianstudies.isp.msu.edu/cn-forum/