CPU
Canadian Powerlifting Union
About This Federation
The Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) is the IPF affiliate for Canada and one of the most active national federations in the world, with a deep roster of internationally competitive junior and senior lifters. Our record covers 1,600 CPU meets and 21,498 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.powerlifting.caDrug Testing
Tested
Region
Canada
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
59
66
74
83
93
105
120
120+
Women (kg)
47
52
57
63
69
76
84
84+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all CPU records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhaea Stinn | 686 kg | 633.35 |
| 2 | Adam Ramzy | 918.5 kg | 621.21 |
| 3 | Bryce Krawczyk | 1062.5 kg | 615.98 |
| 4 | Luke Homer | 825.5 kg | 599.43 |
| 5 | Erik Willis | 1067.5 kg | 594.30 |
| 6 | Zaid Ibrahiem | 1088 kg | 586.01 |
| 7 | Justin Miller | 810 kg | 579.64 |
| 8 | Ryan Stinn | 1067.5 kg | 579.30 |
| 9 | Cassidy Conaghan | 435 kg | 578.91 |
| 10 | Clifton Pho | 750.5 kg | 577.09 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | Championnat provincial sub-junior et junior | QC |
| 2026-10-17 | Cowtown Showdown | AB |
| 2026-10-17 | SFU Lifting Club Classic | BC |
| 2026-10-09 | OPA Youth Sub-Junior Junior Provincial Championship | ON |
| 2026-10-03 | Ottawa Open | ON |
| 2026-10-01 | CANPL Western Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship | SK |
| 2026-09-27 | West Pubnico Health Club Powerlifting Competition | NS |
| 2026-09-26 | Cascioli Classic | BC |
| 2026-09-11 | OPA Open and Masters Provincial Championship | ON |
| 2026-08-29 | STH Showdown | QC |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 47 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 70 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 94 |
| 2026 | 61 |
Meet Activity by Year
CPU - Federation Overview
To compare your strength against athletes in this federation, use our Wilks Calculator or DOTS Calculator. Search for specific lifters in the Explore page, or check how your lifts rank with the Percentile Calculator.
Looking for other federations? Browse the complete federation directory to see which federations are drug-tested, what equipment they allow, their weight classes and how many meets they have held.