What is Miss Universe Canada?
A: Miss Universe Canada is the organization that selects the Canadian representative to the Miss Universe pageant. It is not related to any other organizations which sent contestants to this event in the past. Current titleholder is Natalie Glebova from Toronto, Ontario.

Are there age requirements delegates must meet?
A: Yes. As of 1993, MISS UNIVERSE® delegates must be at least 18 years of age and under 27 years of age by February 1st in the year they compete in the national competition.

Are delegates required to have a coach?
A: No. While some feel more prepared when they work with an experienced person who can give them tips on competition, many women have won titles without any outside training. Candidates also turn to their regional and national directors for assistance as the directors are experienced in providing effective counsel about the competition. Generally, regional and national directors provide delegates with the confidence and experience needed to compete.

Can delegates be married?
A: No. Delegates may not be married or pregnant. They must not have ever been married, not had a marriage annulled, lived common-law, nor given birth to a child. The titleholders are also required to remain single throughout their reign.

Are delegates allowed to have cosmetic surgery?
A: Although contestants are discouraged from altering their own natural beauty, no restrictions are placed on cosmetic surgery; it is impossible to enforce such a rule. In fact, since 1990 the organization has allowed the use of padding in an effort to discourage participants from permanently altering their bodies for the competition.

How do the delegates get to the national competition?
A: There are a number of Regional Directors organizing casting calls and regional pageants, the selected delegates from these events will then advance to the MISS UNIVERSE CANADA pageant.

How are the semi-finalists chosen?
A: All delegates are judged in three areas of preliminary competition: Interviews, Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competitions. All scores are entered into a computer and are then tallied in each of the three categories. The delegates with the highest aggregate scores are named the semi-finalists. The competition is narrowed twice more to produce the winner.

How are the Titleholders and runners-up chosen?
A: Once the finalists are named, their scores are discarded, and they begin competing anew. In the final competition, the same three areas are judged. The judges' scores in these categories are tallied and the winner is named.

What happens to the winners after they are named?
A: MISS UNIVERSE Canada may be sent by the producers as delegate to travel Canada and the world meeting dignitaries, speaking on behalf of Miss Universe Canada, meeting with charitable organizations and appearing at events held by official sponsors.