The Canada Cup diving grand prix held in Montreal between April 28 and May 1, 2011 will be the qualification tournament.

Canada diving, the national governing body set qualification standards for athletes to qualify.

[12] Canada's men's team finished an all-time high of eighth place at the previous championships in Rome, Italy.

For these championships, Canada has been grouped with Brazil, Japan and defending bronze medalist Croatia.

Canada's women's team finished with the silver medals and second position at the previous championships in Rome, Italy.