Canada is unwilling to play against Russian hockey players and will not allow them into the country.

Canada has joined a coalition of countries refusing to compete against Russia in international hockey due to its ongoing support for the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in events in Canada until the situation changes. This decision follows similar actions by Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, and the Czech Republic. The next major hockey event affected will be the U20 World Championship starting in Canada this Christmas.