Why should we limit participation?
The more players - the better!
IMHO, every Canadian master deserves to play at Canadian Closed.
As for conditions...
Hopefully, new Fundraising Coordinator could find a sponsor which will provide decent conditions for all Canadian Closed participants...
Of course, the selection should be current!
Next Olympiad will be in August 2014.
Canadian Closed 2013 could be a qualifier for Olympiad 2014.