Canadians Abroad is the largest Canadian expat organization in Southern California.  Formed in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic Canadian expats with the support former Prime Minister Kim Campbell, Canadians Abroad has grown to more than 3,500 members. Dedicated to connecting Canadians and Americans in Southern California for social and professional networking, Canadians Abroad hosts a variety of events each year, including Canadian holiday celebrations, sport and cultural events, and academic speaker series. Canadians Abroad collaborates with businesses, non-profit organizations, government and academic institutions based in Canada and California to enhance our objective of strengthening Canada-US ties in Southern California.