Speed Skating Canada (SSC) is the governing body for competitive long track and short track speed skating in Canada.

It was founded in 1887,[1][2] five years before the International Skating Union[6] of which SSC later became a member in 1894.

It is believed that from then on, ice skating races became a part of Canadian culture.

[1][2][3] In 1905, short track speed skating was created and gaining popularity in Canada and the United States.

[7] Speed Skating Canada is split up into thirteen branches, each representing a Canadian province or territory, as follows: The Speed Skating Canada Hall of Fame recognizes the following athletes and contributors to the sport:[8]