Math Competitions in Canada
Canada's mathematical competitions are primarily organized by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) at the University of Waterloo. The Waterloo contests (Gauss, Pascal, Cayley, Fermat, Euclid) collectively reach over 200,000 students. The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) and Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO) form the IMO selection pipeline.
IMO participant since 1981
Math Kangaroo
The world's largest mathematics competition with 6 million+ participants in 90+ countries. Multiple-choice format across 6 difficulty levels, emphasizing fun and accessible problem-solving.
Gauss Contest
Canada's introductory math competition for grades 7-8, organized by the University of Waterloo's CEMC.
Pascal, Cayley & Fermat Contests
Canada's Waterloo math contests for grades 9-11. Three separate contests named after famous mathematicians.
Euclid Contest (Canada)
Canada's most prestigious high school math contest, often used for university admissions. Full-solution format for grade 12 students.
Caribou Mathematics
A worldwide online math competition held six times per year. Endorsed by the Canadian Mathematical Society, with results available the same evening.
Math League
One of America's oldest math competitions (since 1977), offering contests for grades 4-12 with state championships in all US states.