Canada will not allow hockey players from Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2027 World Junior Championship. This was announced by the country's prime minister, Mark Carney. "If you're asking specifically about the World Youth Championship, the Russians won't be there," the Canadian prime minister said. The World Youth Hockey Championship will take place between December 26 and January 5. CAS told the IIHF that the organization should admit Russia to the tournament, but the group draw took place before this ruling and there are no Russians on the list of participants.

Canada will not allow hockey players from Russia and Belarus to participate in the 2027 World Junior Championship. This was announced by the country's prime minister, Mark Carney. "If you're asking specifically about the World Youth Championship, the Russians won't be there," the Canadian prime minister said. The World Youth Hockey Championship will take place between December 26 and January 5. CAS told the IIHF that the organization should admit Russia to the tournament, but the group draw took place before this ruling and there are no Russians on the list of participants.