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Contest dates: North and South America: At UWaterloo: Tuesday, April 13, 2027 In-school event: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 or later Outside North and South America: In-school event: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 or later Ordering deadline: Registration deadline for the lottery to participate at UWaterloo
, The Canadian Team Mathematics Contest (CTMC) is an exciting and challenging competition where participants work in teams to showcase their mathematical problem-solving skills through fun and engaging activities. A special feature of the CTMC is that schools can host the contest at their own school
, Watch this video to see the highlights from the UWaterloo CTMC event conducted in 2026.
Math Circles is a free weekly enrichment activity for students in Grades 6 to 12 held in the Fall and Winter terms where students learn mathematics topics outside their usual curriculum. Math Circles is ideal for the student who is interested in exploring and discovering mathematics, as the topics
SPARCS is a week-long, in-person immersive workshop designed to spark interest in computer science among Grade 9 and 10 students. We welcome students who identify as a girl as well as gender minorities who feel comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.
Mathematics and computing contests are a fun way for students to grow their problem-solving skills, build confidence and get creative with math and computer science. Designed by teams of expert mathematicians and educators for Grades 5 to 12, CEMC contests are a great fit for students across a range
, In the table below, you will find information about all CEMC contests, contest dates and ordering deadlines for the contest year 2026/27. We will begin accepting contest orders for the 2026/27 contest year in September 2026.
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Contest dates: North and South America: Monday, May 10, 2027 to Friday, May 21, 2027 Outside North and South America: Monday, May 10, 2027 to Friday, May 21, 2027 Ordering deadline: Thursday, April 22, 2027 We will begin accepting contest orders for the 2026/27 contest year in September 2026.
, The Gauss Contests introduce students in Grades 7 and 8 to a broader perspective of mathematics than their school curriculum can typically provide in a fun, accessible way. Intriguing problems and a multiple-choice format make the Gauss contests a wonderful opportunity for all participants to grow
, The results booklet for the Gauss Contests includes statistics about the contest and commentary about contest questions. Educators can access their participants' results and generate certificates after the final results are uploaded in our Contest Supervisor Portal.
Discover the power of problem-solving through our range of math and computing resources, engaging contests, and interactive workshops created to unlock potential and foster confidence in math and computing.
The CEMC Visits Schools program brings engaging math and/or computer science problem-solving directly to classrooms. These visits are led by experienced educators and aim to inspire students and enhance their problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way.
The Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics workshop is an annual week-long program for high-achieving students from the CEMC’s Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest, providing an enriching experience to deepen their mathematical problem-solving skills.
The CEMC offers a variety of in-person and online workshops and events aimed at enhancing mathematical and computer science skills for students and educators. These programs provide interactive and engaging learning experiences to foster a deeper understanding of these subjects.
Why CEMC contests matter Attempting contest problems boosts students' confidence and self-esteem, motivating them to pursue further challenges. Since CEMC contests are created at different levels of difficulty, engaging in these contests can spark an interest in mathematics and computer science
The following table has links to booklets containing all the problems and solutions from the last two years. The problems are organized into themes, grouping problems into various areas of the curriculum. A problem often appears in multiple themes. Grade 2025-2026 2024-2025 Problem A (Grade 3/4)
The CEMC was happy to support Team Canada at the 2026 European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI). Yilin (Elaine) Li, Grace Ye, Xubai (Carol) Zhang and Jessie Zhou competed in EGOI held in Cesenatico, Italy. The team earned three bronze medals (Elaine, Grace and Jessie). Congratulations to the team!
Each year, the CEMC hosts the Lloyd Auckland Invitational Mathematics Workshop to bring together top contest performers from across Canada for a week of challenge and fun.
Each year, the CEMC hosts the SPARCS (Seeing Possibilities and Rewards in Computer Science) workshop to encourage Grade 9 and 10 students of gender identities under-represented in computer science to dive into the world of computer science.