United Kingdom Canadian community

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Canadians live in the United Kingdom for a variety of reasons. Some veterans of World War I or World War II stayed in Great Britain after the war ended, and settled down and raised a family. The children are Canadians with British citizenship. Other Canadians may be living in Britain temporarily for employment or university study. During the tech boom of the late 90's, large numbers of Canadians moved to the UK to work in the sector. Since the late 90's a large number of younger Canadians have moved to the UK as lawyers, accountants and investment bankers.

There are many clubs, organizations and networks which can be contacted by Canadians in Britain for information, friendship and support.

A gentleman's club, The Canada Club, has been established in the United Kingdom since 1810. (external link here). The Canada Club, which no longer confines its membership to gentlemen, is the oldest speaking club in the UK.

Another such club is the Cambridge Canadian Club - "Since 1948, Canadians at Cambridge have met for fun and learning, made friendships and contacts, and celebrated their Canadian-ness together at CCC events." (external link here).

Younger Canadian expatriates in London have set up Network Canada (external link here).

The Canada/UK Chamber of Commerce provides an important link between the Canadian and UK business communities. (external link here).

The Canada UK Colloquia is held alternately in each of the two countries and aims to "increase knowledge and educate the public about the advantages to be drawn from a close and dynamic relationship between the two countries." (external link here)

The Canada House Cine-Club is Britain's only Canadian film club. With a 52 seat screening room at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London, the club is a vital outlet for Canadian film in the UK. (external link here)

The Canadian Women's Club was founded in 1932 by two Canadian women. The first meeting attracted 142 women and the membership rapidly expanded. After World War II the club decided to support Canadian veterans living in Britain. By 1953, the organization of the club had become very expensive. Therefore, in June of that year, a ball was held, the first Maple Leaf Ball. It was a great success, but has since been replaced by the Thanksgiving Ball, organized by Network Canada. (external link here)

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