The Canadian Association of Chairs of English (CACE) is a national organization representing university and college departments of English across Canada. CACE provides a broad forum of support, advocacy, and collaboration for people holding this unique position.

CACE holds multiple events throughout the academic year, usually in the form of panels or conversations about pressing issues. In late Spring, typically in advance of the ACCUTE conference, CACE hosts a day-long conference.

Executive for 2026-27

Erin Wunker (Dalhousie University) – President
Kevin Hutchings (University of Northern British Columbia) – Member at Large
Kristine Kerins (Camosun College) – Member at Large
Yin Liu (University of Saskatchewan) – Member at Large
Kait Pinder (Acadia University) – Member at Large
Joel Baetz (Trent University) –  Past President
Lily Cho (York University) – ACCUTE President (ex-officio)

For membership to CACE, please contact Erin Wunker (erinwunker@dal.ca). Membership is free.

CACE Conference

CACE Conference location for Spring 2027: York University

President’s Reports

Access the 2026 President’s Report Below:

Resources

Access CACE’s resources and links below: