Mission & History
Learn about the mission, vision, and more than decade-long history of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada.
Safety Without Compromise
Our Mission & Vision
CLF Canada’s mission is to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of the effects of brain trauma and associated mental health implications in Canadian athletes, military personnel, youth, and other at-risk groups.
"Our vision is a world without CTE, and concussion safety without compromise."
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Built on Strong Foundations
Our Core Values
Empathy & Kindness
We act with respect, kindness, and empathy in everything we do.
Commitment
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all our programs.
Science Driven
Our initiatives and resources are driven by the latest scientific research.
Courage
We lead with courage in our advocacy and support.
Solutions & Hope
We provide solutions and hope for those affected by brain trauma.
Collaboration
We work together with partners and experts to create lasting change.
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OUR HISTORY
A Decade+ of Impact
The Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLF Canada) was founded in December of 2012 by four-time Grey Cup champion, Tim Fleiszer, to help solve the concussion crisis in Canada. Since that time, CLF Canada has operated prevention, education and awareness events across the country, reaching more than 67,000 Canadians in-person and millions of Canadians digitally. CLF Canada received its charitable status in 2014.
Founded
Founded & Partnered with Western University.
Charitable Status
Received Charitable Status.
Rowan's Law
Passing of Rowan's Law in Ontario.
Provincial Funding
Received Provincial Government Funding.
CLF HelpLine
Launched CLF HelpLine in Canada.
Research Growth
Launched Project Enlist Canada and officially partnered with Dr. Neil Vasdev at the Brain Health Imaging Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
CCC Partnership
Partnered with the Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC).
Policy Change
Influenced Training Policy Change for CAF Members.
VAC Commitment
Received $1M Commitment from VAC & VAC TBI Claims Updated.
Solving the Crisis
CLF Canada is dedicated to “solving the concussion crisis” by the study, treatment, and prevention of the effects of brain trauma and associated mental health implications in Canadian athletes, military personnel, youth, and other at-risk groups. CLF Canada achieves this mission through advocacy, education, policy development, and medical research.
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