[1][2] The event determined the national champions of Canada and was organized by Skate Canada, the nation's figure skating governing body.

Skaters competed at the senior, junior, and novice levels in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

Although the official International Skating Union terminology for female skaters in the singles category is ladies, Skate Canada uses women officially.

The Canadian team to the 2012 World Championships:[3] Of the top two ladies' skaters at nationals, the one who places highest at Four Continents Championships will receive the berth to the World Championships.

[3] The Canadian team to the 2012 Four Continents Championships:[3] The Canadian team to the 2012 World Junior Championships:[3]