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Governance Resources
Canada Soccer’s Governance framework allocates governance responsibilities and operational duties. Explore our governance resources below.
Annual Reports
2025 Strategic Planning Update
The Canada Soccer 2025 Strategic Planning Update outlines priorities for 2025–2027 to strengthen the organization's financial and organizational health. Key goals include launching the Canada Soccer Foundation, modernizing bylaws, and leveraging the 2026 World Cup to grow grassroots participation.
Download PDF2024 Annual Report
The Canada Soccer 2024 Annual Report highlights a historic Men’s Copa América semifinal run and an undefeated regulation season for the Women’s team. It details the hiring of Jesse Marsch and Casey Stoney , the new Northern Super League , and World Cup 2026 prep.
Download PDF2023 Annual Report
The Canada Soccer 2023 Annual Report details a landmark year, including the Women’s National Team qualifying for Paris 2024 and the farewell of legends like Christine Sinclair. It covers the launch of a new women's professional league , strategic growth pillars , and key financial data.
Download PDF2022 Annual Report
The Canada Soccer 2022 Annual Report details a historic year, featuring the Men’s National Team’s first FIFA World Cup goal in 36 years, Olympic celebration tours, and progress in Safe Sport. It provides key financial data, national team results, and strategic growth updates.
Download PDF2021 Annual Report
Canada Soccer's 2021 Annual Report celebrating the Women's Olympic Gold Medal at Tokyo 2020, Men's National Team qualification to FIFA World Cup Final Round, and the organization's strategic priorities for development, growth, and governance.
Download PDF2025 The Canadian Soccer Association Incorporated Financial Statements
The Canadian Soccer Association's 2025 audited financial statements, detailing the organization's financial position, operations, cash flows, and comprehensive notes on accounting policies and asset management.
Download PDF2024 The Canadian Soccer Association Incorporated Financial Statements
The Canadian Soccer Association's 2024 audited financial statements, detailing the organization's financial position, operations, cash flows, and comprehensive notes on accounting policies and asset management.
Download PDF2023 The Canadian Soccer Association Incorporated Financial Statements
The Canadian Soccer Association's 2023 audited financial statements, detailing the organization's financial position, operations, cash flows, and comprehensive notes on accounting policies and asset management.
Download PDF2022 The Canadian Soccer Association Incorporated Financial Statements
The Canadian Soccer Association's 2022 audited financial statements, detailing the organization's financial position, operations, cash flows, and comprehensive notes on accounting policies and asset management.
Download PDF2021 The Canadian Soccer Association Incorporated Financial Statements
The Canadian Soccer Association's 2021 audited financial statements, detailing the organization's financial position, operations, cash flows, and comprehensive notes on accounting policies and asset management.
Download PDF2020 Annual Report
Canada Soccer's 2020 Annual Report captures a year of resilience amid COVID-19 pandemic, featuring national team achievements, grassroots growth initiatives, coach and referee development, and strategic preparations for hosting FIFA World Cup 2026.
Download PDF2019 Annual Report
Canada Soccer's 2019 Annual Report highlights a decade of growth, from Olympic medals to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Features national team achievements, player development programs, competitions, and financial highlights supporting the sport coast to coast.
Download PDF2017 Annual Report
Canada Soccer's 2017 annual report highlights National Team achievements, technical leadership initiatives, grassroots growth reaching 834,000+ participants, and the joint 2026 FIFA World Cup™ bid with Mexico and the USA.
Download PDFMedical Committee
Concussion Guidelines
This policy mandates a standardized approach to recognize, remove, and manage players with suspected concussions. It ensures safety through immediate removal from activity, medically led recovery protocols, and mandatory professional clearance before returning to play.
Download PDFConcussion Assessment Medical Report
This mandatory form serves as an official communication tool for medical professionals to document concussion diagnoses and guide athletes through standardized, step-by-step return-to-school and return-to-sport protocols to ensure a safe return to play.
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2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Legacies for Canada Report
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Legacies document outlines six strategic objectives to ensure the tournament leaves lasting benefits. These goals include sport excellence, economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social inclusion to inspire future generations.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Basic Principles of Governance
The Canada Soccer Basic Principles of Governance define the organizational framework for accountability and the separation of powers. It emphasizes representative democracy, equity, and inclusiveness to ensure that decision-makers reflect the game's diversity.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Risk Management Policy
The Canada Soccer Risk Management Policy provides a framework for identifying and mitigating organizational risks across categories like finance, governance, and safety. It establishes a shared responsibility for risk management and maintains a detailed Risk Registry.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Fee Schedule
The Canada Soccer 2025 Fee Schedule outlines affiliation and annual fees for members, leagues, and professional clubs.
Download PDFMembership Player Levy Use & Benefits
The Canada Soccer 2025 Membership Player Levy document details how registration funds support the sport nationwide. Key uses include coach and referee training, grassroots programs, and high-performance development to ensure an inclusive, safe soccer experience.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Governance Policies
The Canada Soccer Governance Policies provide a comprehensive framework for organizational leadership. They define the roles and relationships between the Board of Directors, Officers, and Committees to ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Budget Principles and Process
The Canada Soccer Budget Principles and Process defines the financial governance relationship between the Board and management. It ensures that resources are aligned with the Strategic Plan through transparent reporting, balanced budgeting, and accountability to the membership.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Governance Review Report
The LBB Strategies Governance Review assesses Canada Soccer’s compliance with national standards. It identifies key gaps in board independence and membership voting balance, providing eight recommendations to modernize bylaws, engage athletes, and enhance organizational transparency.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Conflict of Interest Policy
The Canada Soccer Conflict of Interest Policy mandates that Directors and Committee members identify and disclose real, potential, or perceived conflicts. It establishes rigorous annual and per-meeting disclosure processes to protect organizational integrity and impartiality.
Download PDFExecutive Limitations
This policy establishes operational boundaries for the General Secretary to ensure Canada Soccer is managed ethically and legally. It limits authority regarding financial planning, asset protection, and personnel management to maintain Board oversight.
Download PDFCanada Soccer By-Laws 2025
The Canada Soccer 2025 By-laws establish the legal governance framework for the association. They define membership structures for 22 voting members, outline the responsibilities of the Board and General Secretariat, and mandate independent committees for integrity, ethics, and elections.
Download PDFEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy
The Canada Soccer EDI Policy promotes a welcoming, diverse, and equitable environment for all participants. It establishes systemic improvements to address historical inequities and mandates balanced gender representation on its Board and committees.
Download PDFBoard of Directors Confidentiality Policy
The Canada Soccer Board of Directors' Confidentiality Policy ensures the privacy of all privileged and proprietary business conducted by the Board. It mandates that Directors maintain strict confidentiality during and after their service, prohibiting unauthorized disclosures.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Rules and Regulations
The Canada Soccer Rules and Regulations document outlines the governing framework for soccer in Canada. It details definitions, membership categories, player statuses (amateur vs. professional), transfer protocols, and the registration and control of referees, coaches, and clubs.
Download PDFWhistleblower Policy
Enables confidential/anonymous reporting of wrongdoing via the Canadian Safe Sport Helpline, with protections against retaliation for good-faith reporters.
Download PDFCanada Soccer Disciplinary Code
Details the procedures, jurisdiction, and specific sanctions for misconduct both on and off the field. It serves as the official framework for addressing disciplinary matters to ensure the integrity of the sport in Canada.
Download PDFFIFA Suspect and Protect
This "Suspect and Protect" campaign, developed by FIFA and the WHO, provides essential resources to help players, coaches, and families recognize and manage concussions to ensure participant safety.
Go To LinkCode of Conduct and Ethics
The expected standards of behaviour for all members of the Canada Soccer community. To report a violation of this code please contact discipline@canadasoccer.com.
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