Canadian Studies Association of Undergraduate Students at McGill University

The Canadian Studies Association of Undergraduate Students (CSAUS) represents Canadian Studies undergraduate students in the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) and the Arts Undergraduate Society of McGill University (AUS). While we represent and organize events primarily for students in Canadian Studies, we warmly welcome those from all departments who share an interest in Canada!

Our activities include hosting various events related to Canadian Studies and editing Canadian Content: The McGill Undergraduate Journal of Canadian Studies. The journal is an exciting opportunity to explore Canada through various lenses, such as political science, public policy, history, sociology, and cultural studies. Canadian Studies is inherently interdisciplinary, allowing students to engage with the country’s complexities in unique and meaningful ways.

Canadian Studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complexities of Canada—its history, culture, politics, society, and place in the world. By drawing on multiple academic disciplines, it offers a holistic understanding of what shapes Canada as a nation and the diverse experiences of its people. At McGill University, Canadian Studies is offered through the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC). At the undergraduate level, Canadian Studies may be currently completed as a Minor, Major, and Honours/Joint Honours. This flexible program complements other fields, providing an interdisciplinary lens to critically engage with Canada’s multifaceted realities.

The vision of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) is to foster a broader and deeper understanding of Canada. To achieve this vision, MISC’s mission focuses on enriching Canadian society in three primary ways: first, by convening conversations about issues important to Canadians; second, by educating and engaging students to actively participate in Canada’s future; and finally, by promoting interdisciplinary scholarship about Canada.