The Canadian government has officially confirmed with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) the impossibility of visas for Russian players to participate in the upcoming World Youth Championship, TSN reports, citing a government statement. The World Junior Championships will be held from December 26, 2026 to January 5, 2027 in Edinton and Red Cross, Canada. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on October 30 granted an appeal by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) and ordered the IIHF to allow Russian teams into the 2026/27 season tournaments. The IIHF said it abides by the court's decision. According to the updated schedule, which was accepted by the national federation, the Russian team at the World Youth Championship will be held instead of the Norwegian team.

The Canadian government has officially confirmed with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) the impossibility of visas for Russian players to participate in the upcoming World Youth Championship, TSN reports, citing a government statement. The World Junior Championships will be held from December 26, 2026 to January 5, 2027 in Edinton and Red Cross, Canada. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on October 30 granted an appeal by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) and ordered the IIHF to allow Russian teams into the 2026/27 season tournaments. The IIHF said it abides by the court's decision. According to the updated schedule, which was accepted by the national federation, the Russian team at the World Youth Championship will be held instead of the Norwegian team.