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December 8, 2025

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Mississauga, ON — The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is proud to announce a new partnership between the CFLPA Academy and Université Laval’s Faculty of Business Administration (FSA ULaval), expanding educational opportunities for CFLPA members, alumni, and their families.

This collaboration enhances the CFLPA Academy’s ongoing commitment to support members in their personal and professional growth, both during and after their playing careers, while strengthening access to high-quality French-language education for our Francophone membership.

Through this partnership, CFLPA Academy members will benefit from:

• Support in navigating program options, admissions, course registration, and academic administration — with flexibility that accounts for the unique demands of a professional football career.
• Opportunities to be recognized for exceptional academic achievement in for-credit programs.
• Access to preferred rates on select non-credit executive education courses offered by FSA ULaval.

“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to ensuring CFLPA members have accessible pathways to education,” said David Mackie, Executive Director of the CFLPA. “FSA ULaval is an outstanding academic partner, and together we’re expanding opportunities that help our members prepare for life beyond the Football field.”

Margaret Schomaker, Vice Dean of Academics, Student Affairs and International Accreditations at FSA ULaval, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: " This partnership perfectly embodies our commitment to delivering excellence in French-language education while equipping our students with the tools they need to achieve their most ambitious career goals. The connection between elite-level sports and Université Laval runs deep — it reflects our conviction that performance, whether on the field or in business, is built on the same values of excellence and surpassing ourselves."

For more information on the CFLPA Academy or education opportunities available through this partnership, please contact academy@cflpa.com or visit cflpa.com/academy.
 

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About the CFLPA: The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Since 1965, the Association has worked to establish fair and reasonable working conditions while protecting the rights of all CFL players. In addition to negotiating and enforcing the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CFLPA provides a variety of member services, builds corporate and community partnerships, and works diligently for the betterment of its membership. For the latest news regarding the CFLPA, please visit www.cflpa.com or follow us on social media @CFLPA.
 
About FSA ULaval
FSA ULaval is located in Québec City, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. As part of a select group of business schools that hold the prestigious AACSB International and EQUIS accreditations while also being a signatory member of the PRME initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, FSA ULaval is proud of its high-quality education and research, as well as its international reputation for technology-enhanced pedagogical innovation. FSA ULaval ranks among the most dynamic and innovative faculties and business schools in Canada, with 26 research chairs, groups, laboratories and centres.

 

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE 

8 décembre 2025 

L'Académie AJLCF annonce un partenariat universitaire avec la Faculté des sciences de l'administration de l'Université Laval (FSA ULaval) 
 

Mississauga, ON — L'Association des joueurs de la Ligue canadienne de football (AJLCF) est fière d'annoncer un nouveau partenariat entre l'Académie AJLCF et la Faculté des sciences de l'administration de l'Université Laval (FSA ULaval), élargissant les possibilités de formation pour les membres et les anciens de l'AJLCF ainsi que leurs familles. 

Cette collaboration renforce l'engagement continu de l'Académie AJLCF à soutenir ses membres dans leur croissance personnelle et professionnelle, pendant et après leur carrière de joueurs, tout en améliorant l'accès à une éducation de qualité supérieure en français pour ses membres francophones. 

Grâce à ce partenariat, les membres de l'Académie AJLCF bénéficieront : 

• d'un accompagnement personnalisé et flexible pour naviguer dans les options de programmes, le processus d’admission et l'inscription aux cours, tout en tenant compte des exigences uniques d'une carrière de football professionnel; 
• d’occasions de voir leur rendement scolaire exceptionnel être reconnu; 
• d'un accès à des tarifs préférentiels pour certaines formations continues offertes par FSA ULaval. 

" Ce partenariat démontre notre engagement à garantir aux membres de l'AJLCF un accès facile à l'éducation ", a déclaré David Mackie, directeur général de l'AJLCF. " FSA ULaval est un partenaire universitaire exceptionnel et, ensemble, nous élargissons les options qui aident nos membres à se préparer pour la vie après le terrain de football."

Margaret Schomaker, vice-doyenne à l’enseignement, aux affaires étudiantes et aux agréments internationaux à FSA ULaval, a souligné l'importance de cette collaboration : " Ce partenariat incarne parfaitement notre engagement à offrir l'excellence en formation francophone tout en outillant nos étudiantes et étudiants à atteindre leurs objectifs de carrière les plus ambitieux. Le lien entre le sport d'élite et FSA ULaval est profond : il reflète notre conviction que la performance, qu'elle soit sur le terrain ou en affaires, repose sur les mêmes valeurs d'excellence et de dépassement de soi." 

Pour plus d'informations sur l'Académie AJLCF ou sur les formations disponibles grâce à ce partenariat, veuillez contacter academy@cflpa.com ou visiter cflpa.com/academy. 

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À propos de l'AJLCF  

L'Association des joueurs de la Ligue canadienne de football (AJLCF) est le syndicat des joueurs de football professionnel dans la Ligue canadienne de football (LCF). Depuis 1965, l'Association travaille à établir des conditions de travail équitables et raisonnables tout en protégeant les droits de tous les joueurs de la LCF. En plus de négocier et d'appliquer les termes de la Convention collective, l'AJLCF fournit une variété de services aux membres, développe des partenariats corporatifs et communautaires, et travaille assidûment pour l'amélioration de ses membres. Pour les dernières nouvelles concernant l'AJLCF, veuillez visiter www.cflpa.com ou nous suivre sur les réseaux sociaux @CFLPA. 

À propos de FSA ULaval 

Située à Québec, FSA ULaval est membre d'un groupe sélect d'écoles de gestion qui détiennent les prestigieux agréments AACSB International et EQUIS, en plus d’être signataire de l'initiative PRME du Pacte mondial des Nations Unies. FSA ULaval est reconnue pour la qualité de ses formations et de sa recherche, ainsi que pour son innovation pédagogique appuyée par la technologie. Avec ses 26 chaires, groupes, laboratoires et centres de recherche, elle figure parmi les écoles de gestion les plus dynamiques et innovantes au Canada. 

MISSISSAUGA, ON — The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Tundra Technical Solutions Inc., a global staffing leader hiring talent for the world’s most recognizable brands. Through this partnership, Tundra will become an Official Employment Partner of the CFLPA Academy, supporting CFL players as they transition into new career opportunities during and after football.

As part of the agreement, Tundra Technical Solutions will collaborate with the CFLPA Academy to connect members with employment and professional development opportunities across Canada. This partnership showcases a shared commitment to helping players leverage their leadership, teamwork, and performance skills beyond the field.

“This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare CFL players for life after football,” said David Mackie, CFLPA Executive Director. “Tundra’s expertise in hiring top talent and workforce development is a valuable resource for our members as they explore careers that match their skills and specific goals.”

Through the partnership, Tundra Technical Solutions will receive recognition as an Official Employment Partner of the CFLPA Academy. The collaboration will also feature joint initiatives designed to support players in developing their resumes, interviewing skills, and professional networks.

Discover how Tundra's commitment to early careers goes beyond staffing. Visit us to learn more about our mission to be the number one staffing partner of choice for talent worldwide. 
 

“CFL athletes are elite performers whose discipline, resilience, and adaptability translate naturally into the workplace. Their leadership and team-first mindset align perfectly with the culture we’ve built at Tundra. We’re proud to partner with the CFLPA Academy to create meaningful career pathways within Tundra for players as they transition into life beyond football, and we’re committed to helping them find a professional home where they can contribute, develop, and thrive.”

— Micah Williams, President, Tundra Technical Solutions

This partnership took effect November 1, 2025, and will continue through October 31, 2026.

For more information about the CFLPA Academy and its programs, visit www.cflpa.com/academy.

MISSISSAUGA, ON – The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies that will provide all CFLPA Academy members with expanded access to higher education opportunities.

Through this agreement, CFLPA Academy members who enroll in any Woods College degree or certificate program will receive:

• A tuition discount per course
• Access to informational resources to support their educational journey

Beyond tuition savings, this partnership also creates opportunities for CFLPA members to connect with Woods College leadership and faculty, participate in program planning, and engage in guest lecturing and recruiting initiatives.

“This partnership showcases our ongoing commitment to supporting CFLPA members both on and off the field,” said CFLPA Executive Director, David Mackie. “Education is a priority for preparing players for life beyond football, and Woods College offers flexible, high-quality programs that align with our members’ needs and goals.”

“The Woods College is an international leader in college degree completion,” said Dean David Goodman.  “We have a proven track record of helping professional athletes to earn their degrees, which has enabled us to sign agreements with the NHLPA, the NHL and NHL Alumni Association, the Pro Hockey Players' Association, and the Major League Baseball Alumni Association. We are pleased to add the Canadian Football League Players' Association to the Woods College family at Boston College.” 

Boston College’s Woods College of Advancing Studies, known for its flexible learning options and professional programs, will work with the CFLPA to ensure members have access to academic pathways that fit their unique schedules and career aspirations.

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About the CFLPA: The Canadian Football League Players’ Association (CFLPA) is the union for professional football players in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Since 1965, the Association has worked to establish fair and reasonable working conditions while protecting the rights of all CFL players. In addition to negotiating and enforcing the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CFLPA provides a variety of member services, builds corporate and community partnerships, and works diligently for the betterment of its membership. For the latest news regarding the CFLPA, please visit www.cflpa.com or follow us on social media @CFLPA.

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