First the caution. In the long term the differences in flexibility of canvas and paper may cause the paper to split or blister away from the canvas. Next a question. Why do you want to do it? Is it as a means of displaying a work you have already created or do you want to create a suitable working surface? If it is the former, bear in mind the risks of something going wrong in the process ~ how will you retrieve the picture, is it worth the risk?
We would recommend a mixture of starch paste and PVA. The PVA will give a strong bond while the starch paste will slow down the drying time allowing you to get the paper adhered firmly before the PVA dries too much. Make sure your canvas has an even tension before you start and weight the paper covered with blotting paper while it dries. For the best advice try talking to a paper conservator before you start.