Hugo Barrette and Jasmin Glaesser headline the list of 15 cyclists representing Canada at the 2016 track cycling world championships in London, England.

The event, which begins March 2 in Stratford, is the last event whose results will count towards qualifying spots at the Rio Olympics in August.

"As the Olympic Games are quickly approaching the track World Championships in London become a critical step in testing all of our systems," said Jacques Landry, Cycling Canada's high performance director.

"In essence, these track worlds, that will be held 160 days prior to the Olympic track events in Rio, are our ultimate dress rehearsal."

Canada is finishing an exceptionally successful season, with seven medals across disciplines and the overall World Cup title for women's team pursuit.

Canada is also strong in women's omnium, points race, team sprint and keirin, and men's keirin.

"I am looking forward to seeing our top track riders going up against the world's best in London," said Landry.

"I am confident in our riders' capacity to take on the world and reach new heights next month, as these athletes have been working hard for this, and have the full support and leadership from our international level coaches and dedicated and professional support staff."

Canada's team includes:

Women's endurance (including team pursuit, omnium, points race, scratch race and individual pursuit):

Allison Beveridge, of Calgary.

Laura Brown, of Calgary.

Annie Foreman-Mackey, of Kingston, Ont.

Jasmin Glaesser, of Coquitlam, B.C.

Kirsti Lay, of Montreal.

Steph Roorda, of Vancouver.

Georgia Simmerling, of Vancouver.

Women's sprint (team sprint, sprint and keirin):

Kate O'Brien and Monique Sullivan, of Calgary.

Men's endurance (including team pursuit, individual pursuit):

Aidan Caves, of Vancouver, BC

Adam Jamieson, of Barrie, Ont.

Sean Mackinnon, of Hamilton, Ont.

Rémi Pelletier-Roy, of Longueuil, Que.

Ed Veal, of Queensville, Ont.

Men's sprint (including sprint, keirin):