Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says federal officials are working with the Canadian Football League on a request for up to $150 million in financial aid for the league. “We are currently looking at how we can support various organizations,” Trudeau…
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CFL player’s assocation seeks answers from league as COVID-19 shutdown continues
The Canadian Football League Players’ Association is asking for more cooperation from the league during the COVID-19 pandemic. CFLPA president and Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian said the CFL and the players’ association were having regular conversations on how to…
CFL announces new CBA has been ratified
May 22 2019 8:52pm The CFL and the CFLPA announced Wednesday that a new CBA has been ratified. Kevin Karius has more. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp…
Edmonton Eskimos Training Camp Day 4: Let’s get physical
On Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Eskimos held their first set of two-a-day practices on The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium. During the second session, the intensity level ramped up as the players donned the pads for the first time in…
Eskimos react to tentative deal between CFL and CFLPA
May 15 2019 8:50pm On Wednesday, news broke that the CFL and CFLPA had reached a tentative deal, making it appear promising the season will start on time. Kevin Karius has more. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id =…
Tentative deal gives Americans incentive to remain with Canadian Football League teams
The tentative agreement between the CFL and CFL Players’ Association gives American players more incentive to stay in the league. According to two sources, the proposed three-year deal includes provisions for Americans to be deemed Canadian after as little as…
CFL, CFL Players’ Association reach agreement on new contract
There’s labour peace in the Canadian Football League. The league and CFL Players’ Association have come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. This round of bargaining began Sunday night and Tuesday’s session was the final scheduled face-to-face session…
Collective bargaining talks continue between CFL, CFL Players’ Association
The CFL and CFL Players’ Association are now into marathon bargaining. According to a pair of sources, the two sides met into the night Monday and got a head start on talks early Tuesday morning, with the expectation that negotiations…
CFLPA says players won’t report to training camp without new CBA
May 9 2019 8:50pm The CFLPA says its players won’t report to training camp without a new CBA. Kevin Karius has the details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var…
Edmonton Eskimos face uncertain start to CFL season as possible strike looms
Training camps across the Canadian Football League are set to open on May 19, but standing in the way is a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and its players. Story continues below The current CBA is set…