The Canadian Senior Weightlifting Championships ( "The Nationals" ) take place each year on the May long weekend. In order to compete at the Nationals, an athlete must meet the criteria set by the Canadian Weightlifting Federation (CWFHC).

The requirements are as follows:

• The athlete must achieve the qualifying standard during the qualifying period
• For 2018 the qualifying period is October 1 - March 25
• The athlete must achieve the qualifying standard in a competition that is subject to doping control (SDC)
• The athlete may only compete in a category in which they have qualified
• Athlete entries must be submitted through their Provincial Association