Tomorrow's Champions – Federal Court of Appeal finds that a Canadian amateur athletic association could focus on funding costs of facilities and equipment

This case was substantially similar to the A4A case and the reasons in that case were stated to be largely applicable to the similarly successful appeal by the appellant (“TCF”) in this case. The chief difference was that while A4A indicated that it would be providing funding directly to athletes, TCF indicated it would be assisting teams and clubs by paying for facilities, equipment, and services.

Webb JA substantially reiterated the reasons from his A4A decision, but also stated:

The condition in paragraph (a) of the definition of CAAA is that the association “was created under any law in force in Canada”. Therefore, there is no requirement that a CAAA must be formed under a federal law. An organization incorporated under the former Society Act of British Columbia will satisfy this requirement.

Neal Armstrong. Summary of Tomorrow's Champions Foundation v. Canada, 2021 FCA 146 under s. 149.1(1) – CAAA - (a).