X-rays originate from the most extreme environments -- those with the highest temperatures, the most intense magnetic fields, and the most extreme gravitational fields.  Understanding these extreme conditions is strong motivation in the Canadian community.  I will provide a personal perspective of the Canadian landscape in X-ray astronomy; considering where we have been and where we are going.  I will discuss our recent participation in the JAXA-led Hitomi mission and describe our contribution: the Canadian Astro-H Metrology System (CAMS).  I will conclude with an outlook on possible collaborations in international missions and toward leading our own X-ray mission.

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