We are saddened to learn that former CFL Dir of Officiating George Black passed away earlier this week. He was a member of the TorontoFOA and spent decades associated with the CFL as an official, a supervisor and eventually Director. Our sincere condolences to the Black family.

And in today’s #footballcanadacup update… L to R: FJ - Francis Couture BJ - Craig Pinches DJ - Jay Lesarge R - Brian Goodman U - Matt Pickering LJ - Pascale Beaulieu SJ - Felix Desjardins ALT - Riley Clement A sharp looking bunch! #CFOA #footballofficial

Game 4 FCC Crew. QC vs MB L to R ALT - Rob Gibson DJ - Craig Pinches U - Brian Goodman R - Matt Pickering FJ - Riley Clement LJ - Pascale Beaulieu BJ - Scott Yemen SJ - Francis Couture

Game #2 #FootballCanadaCup BC vs ON L-R Matt Pickering - Alt Riley Clement - DJ Rob Gibson - Ump Francis Couture - Ref Craig Pinches - FJ Scott Yemen - SJ Brian Goodman - LJ Pascale Beaulieu - BJ

Game 1 of #FootballCanada Cup - Alberta vs Nova Scotia. (L to R): FJ Julia Long DJ Jeff Jackson SJ Keith Walthers U Jay LeSarge R Pat Mollins LJ Mark Fontana BJ Felix Desjardins Alt Matt Urbanovich #CFOA

Congratulations to the gold medal crews from FC U16 Challenge. East R - A Lawlor U - O Smith DJ - J-C Côté LJ - R Langevin SJ - A Bibeau BJ - P Estabrooks FJ - M-AGenest West R - L Turski U - M Wilson DJ - C Sacco LJ - J Wittmeier SJ - M Saretsky BJ - L Therrien FJ - D Hughes

We are delighted to announce that Frank White (RFOA) is the new President and Chad Doran (NSFOA) will serve as the Treasurer. We would like to thank Immediate Past President Henry Chiu (TFOA) for his leadership over the past decade. He will remain an advisor to the executive.

Collaboration with your clients is one way to build an officiating pipeline. It’s also an effective way to build rapport with other stakeholders and enhance their rule knowledge. Check out this article on CKPG Today.

A great example of a partnership with mutual benefit! Football Athletes and Officials Collaborating in Oakville youtu.be/nddHoet4lRo?si=DigZ… via @YouTube

2026 @FootballCanada events facebook.com/share/p/1BduQWW…

Bud Steen enters Alberta Sports Hall of fame - Class of 2026 lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/1…

Vanier Cup Crew and celebration facebook.com/share/p/1BEqvH5…

Bruce Carter induced into Windsor - Essex sports hall of fame ! facebook.com/share/1F5Xzv1aj…

The CFOA mourns the sudden loss of SSMFRA official , Robert Greve facebook.com/share/p/1F32H6A…

Some fantastic football being played this Labour Day weekend ! Hope you all got to enjoy some of our Canadian game !