Players wishing to register for the qualification process can do so by contacting any member of the [[Canadian Committee]].

The qualification period begins on November 1, 2011 and ends May 31, 2013. If there is a  qualification tournament, it will be held sometime in the summer thereafter. ''Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to

''Note: Tournaments that are in progress at the beginning or end of the QP will be considered to fall within the QP.''

These are spots awarded by WESPA, typically for being a finalist in the previous WSC. Any spots  awarded by WESPA do not count against Canada’s allotment.No one from Canada is expected to receive a spot awarded by WESPA.

These spots are awarded to eligible players who finish in the top quarter of the field in WSC 2011 while representing Canada. Players already awarded WESPA byes are not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count against the maximum number of spots to be awarded.Players who withdraw from WSC 2011 without a valid reason will not be eligible for any spot granted using this criterion. Players who wish to accept one of these spots must register their intention to do so by April 30, 2013.

while representing Canada.Players already awarded WESPA byes are ==== WSC tie-breakers (not considered part of Canada’s allotment and do not count applicable for 2013) ====

against # WESPA Rating achieved at the maximum number conclusion of spots to be awardedWSC 2011.# Record against common opponents at WSC 2011.Players who withdraw from # Head-to head record at WSC 2011 without a valid reason will not be eligible for any spot granted .# Drawing of Lots.

using this criterion.Players who wish to accept one of these spots must register their intention to do so by April 30,  2013. Two players have qualified ==== Qualified under this criterion:====

The Canadian Committee is reserving one spot for the winner of a Major Championship. This is the  spot that in years past has been awarded to the winner ofthe CNSC. Which event will be chosen as the Major Event Qualifier has yet to be determined.However, it will almost certainly be one of the following:

Details to will follow once a decision has been finalized. Any player wishing to take this spot must register for the qualification process within one month of  being awarded the spot or by May 31, 2013, whichever comes first.

One spot at most will be reserved for a qualifying tournament. The remaining spots will be awarded  based on Peak Rating. 

* Ratings achieved at the midpoint of split rated tournaments will be allowed to be considered as a  PR.* Players wishing to qualify based on PR must register for the qualification process by April 30,  2013.* A player’s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has

* A player’s TWL PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has played at least 34 TWL games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.* A player’s Collins PR is their highest tournament rating that is achieved after a player has  played at least 34 Collins games in fully rated tournaments during the QP.* A player’s Qualifying PR (QPR) will be the higher of their TWL PR and Collins PR.

The Canadian Committee is currently debating the merits of holding a qualifying tournament. If there is to be one then the following will likely apply:

is to be one then the following will likely apply: * A qualification tournament will be held sometime in July or August the summer of 2013, at a location to be  determined by a vote by players registered for the qualification process as of April 30, 2013.

* Any player who fulfills the eligibility requirements who has not already been awarded a spot may  play in this tournament.* Any player registering for this tournament will be considered registered for the qualification  process and need not do so formally. * If the number of interested players is fewer than six, players who have already earned spots  through any previous criteria 1–4 may also play in this event.

If two or more players are tied then that tie will be broken based on PR and PR tie breaker procedures will be in effect.