News

Our New Cité Scholarship Recipients

The Canadian Students’ House is proud to highlight the introduction of the Merit and Engagement Scholarship awarded by the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP), a unique initiative designed to support residents whose academic excellence and civic engagement stand out. The Merit and Engagement Scholarships are granted by the CIUP and cover the full amount of the monthly rent (up to […]

Tracing Our History: Maxime and Bryan on a Mission in Canada

October 24 to November 8, 2025 People who have lived, worked, or crossed paths with the Maison des étudiants canadiens write its History through their presence, their participation, and their experiences. It is their testimonies and the memories they carry that shape the identity of our home—familial, empathetic, and creative. It was therefore essential to […]

The UN Human Rights Observatory Visits the Canadian House

The Maison des étudiants canadiens recently welcomed the UN Human Rights Observatory for a gathering that brought together researchers, artists, and students around a shared reflection: how dialogue across disciplines and cultures can foster a renewed understanding of human rights. Throughout the day, participants explored the intersections between artistic creation, legal frameworks, and Indigenous voices. […]

A Tribute to the MEC

Alexandre de Takacsy Award — France–Canada Chamber of Commerce Weaving connections means opening the door to infinite possibilities: sharing resources, passing on knowledge, and allowing cultural and human richness to circulate. These collaborative and vibrant relationships were placed in the spotlight at the 2025 Gala of the France–Canada Chamber of Commerce. On November 19, the […]

Visit to the Baxter & Alma Foundation

We had the pleasure of welcoming the teams from the Baxter & Alma Foundation to our offices. As a reminder, each year the foundation supports one of our residents by awarding a scholarship for excellence.This year, Jon Gill (our resident in the photo) was lucky enough to be the recipient of this award. During their […]

360° Virtual Tour of the MEC

REMOTE VISIT AS IF YOU WERE THERE In order to provide a clearer, virtual reality experience of all the houses in the city, the CIUP teams have developed an interface that allows you to view all the key areas of each house in virtual reality. Visit the Canadian Student House now by clicking here.

Director’s Pot – September 2025

On September 30, MEC teams welcomed this academic year’s new residents to the traditional director’s reception. To help the new residents learn more about their new home, a fun and entertaining tour was organized for them. From the Panet-Raymond lounge to the MEC Avenir model room, they were able to discover the history of the […]

Launch of the “Prendre Position” Project

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the “Prendre Position” project was inaugurated at the Cité Universitaire in Paris. On the occasion of its centenary, the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris is permanently hosting 47 poetic chairs in its park, designed by Quebecois artist-sculptor Michel Goulet in collaboration with François Massut, founding director of the collective Poésie is […]

July 2025: A Month of Tribute and Gratitude at the MEC

This July marks an important milestone for the Maison des Étudiants Canadiens: we are paying tribute to two women whose commitment has profoundly shaped our daily lives. France Mainville, director of the MEC for the past five years, celebrated her arrival in 2020 under very unusual circumstances: in the midst of a pandemic. From the […]

Centenary Kart Race – 2025

A colorful first edition: the MEC on the podium of the inter-house go-kart race! For the very first time this year, the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, in collaboration with the Maison Internationale AgroParisTech (MINA), organized a unique go-kart race bringing together the various houses and foundations on campus. We were delighted to take part […]