The 2020-2021 Canada China Scholarship Exchange Program (CCSEP) process has been launched. The selection of CCSEP scholars is a long and rigorous process that can last several months. Under normal circumstances, successful candidates would typically travel to Canada before the end of February 2021 to begin their program. This year however, due to the unpredictable evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, delays are likely. Applicants should be flexible and ready to adapt to unforeseen changes.