The Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) is an annual mathematics competition held in Canada during the month of November. This competition is run by the Canadian Mathematical Society and sponsored by Sun Life Financial. Students who score exceptionally well on this competition are selected to participate in the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad.
Read more about Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge: Participation, Eligibility, Format, Awards
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