The 2008 Skate Canada International was the Skate Canada International Grand Prix competition of the 2008–2009 figure skating season. It was the second event of six in the 2008–2009 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition. It was organized by Skate Canada. Medals were awarded in four disciplines: men's singles, ladies singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.
In 2008, Skate Canada International was held in Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, from October 31 through November 2.
The compulsory dance was the Paso Doble.
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