The Canadian Chopin Piano Competition takes place every five years, in conjunction with the International F. Chopin Piano Competition held in Warsaw, Poland. The competition is open to Canadian pianists, and there are three divisions; Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Competitors perform works by Chopin for a jury of internationally renowned pianists. The top three prize winners of the Senior Division receive funds towards travel expenses to Poland to participate in the Preliminary Round of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competitionton, and may be accepted into the Preliminary Round  bypassing the screening by the selection committee.