Dean Karlen
University of Victoria & TRIUMF

The Future Linear Collider Project

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A linear electron positron collider operating with a centre-of-mass
energy between 500 GeV and 1 TeV would provide essential information
to understand the way the symmetry between the electromagnetic and
weak forces is broken and point to a more complete theory of particle
physics. In the recent years, the worldwide particle physics community
has come together to agree that this is the top priority for new
facilities in this field.

This presentation will review the physics goals, the current status,
and Canada's involvement in the linear collider project.