Mireille Eid of Vanier, Ontario became Miss Canada International 2000 in the summer of 1999 in Toronto, Ontario. Mireille was the first runner-up in the event the year before and returned to obtain the crown the next year. In her 24th year, the Algonquin College graduate of marketing was the first
trilingual Miss Canada International speaking fluent in English, French and Lebanese. Mireille was the only daughter to her parents originally from Lebanon, she has two older brothers.
Mireille was one of the most traveled National Titleholders including traveling to Paris, France to appear on the television show Oh La La, New York to host a Canadian Designer Fashion Show at Rockefeller Center and Buffalo New York to officially start a Buffalo Bills Football Game. Mireille was a favorite in the French media appearing on many magazines covers through out her reign.
Mireille's interests include designing her own fashions, traveling and becoming involved with many charities within her community.
Mireille continues to live in Ottawa and owns a successful designer jewelry business.
As Miss Canada International, Mirielle travelled to London to compete at the
49th annual Miss World pageant along with 93 delegates from around the world.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this years competition. I
remember the excitement and enthusiasm I felt as I prepared for this important
milestone in my life. I read the Delegate's Kit carefully and made an outline of
what I needed to accomplish in order to be fully prepared for pageant week.
Faith, focus, confidence and preparation are very powerful tools. I encourage
you to use them.Success is not always measured through the results of an
objective, but is often measured by the path taken to achieve this objective. In
other words, the journey you are taking as a representative of your city of
province should be just as meaningful and valuable as wearing the Miss Canada
International crown, as this is a reflection of your commitment, interest and
responsibility . Remember that you are all leaders in your community and are
already making honourable improvements and difference during your reign.
I realize that by now, many of you are wondering what to expect from pageant
week, As I reflect back on this exciting time, the memories that are most vivid
in my mind are the friendships I made and the fun outings we experienced,. Much
effort and organization is put into making this an unforgettable week. So bring
a camera, lots of film, an address book, a good spirit, an open mind and
lots of laughter. The intention is that all the delegates live a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,; something I hope you will treasure forever.
As an Ambassador to young Canadians, I have often been asked to give advice
to my peers who are facing an obstacle, a challenge or when trying to achieve a
goal. Please remember your individuality. Learn who you are and believe in
yourself. If you are convinced of your capabilities, you will be able to
convince others. Miss Canada International is about the passion and purpose
inside the individual. Be confident, be sincere, and most importantly, BE
YOURSELF!
As we are expecting contestants from coast to coast, I know that many of you
will be coming from afar. We are excited to have all of you become a part of our
MCI family,. Please have a safe journey and I look forward to meeting and
getting to know all of you in the near future.
All the best!