{"id":1723,"date":"2021-07-12T14:48:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/?page_id=1723"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:40:08","slug":"who-are-we","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/who-are-we\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are we"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class='breadcrumb'><a href='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/'>Home<\/a><img src='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/right.png'>Who are we<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns media__content-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_header_MEC-2021.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_header_MEC-2021.png 550w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_header_MEC-2021-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_header_MEC-2021-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"has-arimo-48-regular-font-size\">Who are we ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-25\">The Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens has been welcoming students, researchers and artists since 1926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">The MEC is located in the heart of Paris, as one of about 47 international houses that form the Cit\u00e9 internationale universitaire de Paris (CIUP), an extraordinary multicultural environment which offers much more than simply housing. It\u2019s the experience of a lifetime, offering among the best quality of life for students, and an exceptional place to connect and network with people from all around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mec__page-menu-wrapper\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n    <nav class=\"mec__page-menu--toggle\">\n        <a href=\"#\">\n        Go directly to:        <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/page-menu-dropdown.svg \">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n\n\n        <ul class=\"mec__page-menu\">\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#vision-and-values\"> Vision And Values <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#our-history\"> Our History <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#meet-france-mainville\"> Meet France Mainville <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#our-team\"> Our Team <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#our-residents\"> Our Residents <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#foundation\"> A Foundation <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#Committee\"> The Committee in Canada <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n      \n<\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"vision-and-values\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC is a welcoming place of intellectual exchange for exceptional Canadian students who are open to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-30 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Respect, tolerance, openness to the world, safety and community spirit are the main values of&nbsp; the MEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"our-history\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Our History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first foreign house of the CIUP, the Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens has almost 100 years of history. The MEC was inaugurated in 1926, one year after the Cit\u00e9 internationale universitaire de Paris was founded. It has already hosted great names such as Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Adrienne Clarkson, Jacques Parizeau, Louise Beaudoin, Gaston Miron, \u00c9mile Borduas and Alfred Pellan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Discover the significant events of its history :<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"timeline  \">\n        <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1926 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Thanks to the efforts of High Commissioner Philippe Roy and the financial support of Senator Marcelin Wilson, the Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens is inaugurated on October 30, 1926. Many celebrities were present at the event, including the Prince of Wales, representing the British government, and the President of France. The MEC was the second house in the Cit\u00e9.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1937 &#8211; 1947 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Many students leave the MEC during World War II. The Germans occupy the houses of the Cit\u00e9 internationale universitaire, including the Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1948 &#8211; 1951 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Paul Riou is appointed as the first Director of the MEC.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1952 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>With the arrival of the new Director of the MEC, Lionel Lemay, cultural activities flourish in the house. Lionel Lemay welcomes numerous groups, actors and musicians. This cultural dynamism continues to this day.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1957 &#8211; 1958 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Arrival of the first women in the House.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1967 &#8211; 1968 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>To secure its financial viability, the MEC undertakes an expansion. This allows it to double the number of rooms, and increase the shared spaces. <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1984 &#8211; 1985 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>In 1984, the MEC closes for one year for major renovations. These take place thanks to the support of Jean P. W. Ostiguy, who was President of the Canadian Committee of the MEC, and who volunteered during many years of his life to support the House.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>1987 &#8211; 1996 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The MEC becomes increasingly popular and prestigious among Canadian students and those of other countries. The tradition of artistic and intellectual events expands even more.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2001 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The MEC celebrates its 75th birthday. Jean P. W. Ostiguy passes the torch of the presidency of the Canadian Committee to Robert Panet-Raymond.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2003 &#8211; 2005 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>a new renovation project for the Maison. Sanitary facilities are being installed in all rooms and studios,<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2011 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The MEC obtains the status of Fondation reconnue d&#8217;utilit\u00e9 publique (FRUP) in France.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2014 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The house&#8217;s main corridor is transformed into Corrid&#8217;Art, hosting several exhibitions over the years.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2016 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>MEC celebrates its 90th anniversary with a series of cultural and commemorative activities in Paris, France, and in Montreal and Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2020 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>From September 2020 onwards, 80 residents, including brews, remained confined within the house. A COVID protocol was followed. The 5th floor was reserved for infected students, while the other residents kept busy with various activities organized by other students. It was a wonderful time of solidarity and mutual support between the residents.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2024 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The house was also at the heart of this memorable moment. The Olympic Committee privatized a wing and stayed for six weeks, from July to August. The MEC was delighted to welcome the athletes&#8217; families and friends, as well as the women&#8217;s rowing team, who were awarded the silver medal.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  right animated__element animated__element-slide-right\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2025 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>This year, the CIUP is preparing for its centenary, and the MEC is not on the sidelines of this major event.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n      <div class=\"timeline__container  left animated__element animated__element-slide-left\">\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h2> <span>2026 <\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>MEC celebrates 100 years of existence<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/motion-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"mec__image-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-01.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-02.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-03.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-04.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-01.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Decouvrez-Qui-sommes-nous_-_Notre_histoire_MEC-2021-02.png\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mec-3.jpg\" alt=\"Fa\u00e7ade de la MEC 1\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dscf9031-scaled-e1630695435319.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b13_aaaa_0103-scaled-e1630695519104.jpeg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b13_0268_0089-e1630695577792.jpeg\" alt=\"Vue de la Maison et de son environnement paysager. On aper\u00e7oit l'extr\u00e9mit\u00e9 du pavillon Curie de la Fondation Deutsch.\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/b13_0254_0097-scaled-e1630695622223.jpeg\" alt=\"Canada-Ext\u00e9rieur-Fa\u00e7ades Sud et Ouest\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-1-e1630695680900.jpg\" alt=\"MECanadiens1\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:151px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"meet-france-mainville\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns media__content-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47-1024x996.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47-1024x996.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47-768x747.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47-1536x1493.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/07\/capture-decran-2022-07-21-a-10.44.47.jpg 1660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-48-regular-font-size\">Meet France Mainville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bachelor of law and member of the Quebec Bar, France Mainville has experience in many fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a long career as Director of numerous sectors at l\u2019Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke, she is appointed Director of the MEC in July 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France brings with her a great managerial mind and openness to new ideas. She is recognized among residents for her friendly and respectful approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:84px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"our-team\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:135px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill media__grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3407 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_4778-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team spares no effort so that the time residents spend at the MEC is the best it can be. We are always available to respond to your questions and concerns, to have discussions, and to help guide you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/the-team-at-the-mec\/#team\" style=\"border-radius:7px\">For more information<img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:112px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"our-residents\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Our Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the MEC welcomes Canadians from across the country. We also welcome some residents who are \u00ab brass\u00e9s&nbsp;\u00bb, that is, students who have been transfered from other houses in the Cit\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our residents come from Canada, Argentina, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria and Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">Meet our 2024-2025 residents\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\"><strong>Level of studies 2024 &#8211; 202<\/strong>5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-1024x426.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1-1536x639.png 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image1.png 2025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\"><strong>Where do our residents come from?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nationalities of our 2024-2025 residents are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-1024x662.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4178\" width=\"1127\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-1024x662.png 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image2.png 2025w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1127px) 100vw, 1127px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And in Canada&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4180\" width=\"1129\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-3.png 1663w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"foundation\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">A Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2005, la Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens has been granted the status of a foundation serving the public good in France (FRUP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">The mandate of the foundation is to maintain and operate the Maison des \u00e9tudiants canadiens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation is administered by an 11-member board, and chaired by her Excellency the Ambassador of Canada in Paris. 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