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CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston is delivering his annual state of the league address in Calgary as he completes his second season in the role. The report highlights the potential expansion into Quebec City, where local leaders are seeking financing for a new 25,000-seat stadium to host a 10th franchise. The piece also notes that the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes are preparing for the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium, marking Edmonton's first appearance since 2015 and Montreal's second consecutive championship game.
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CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston addressed the league’s future during Grey Cup week in Calgary, where he announced that Quebec City has emerged as a leading contender for an expansion franchise. Johnston, who took over as commissioner in April 2025, has had substantive conversations with a prospective owner in Quebec City but declined to specify a timeline for the franchise's establishment or to name the potential owner. Business and civic leaders in Quebec City are working to secure financing for a new 25,000-seat stadium, which would host the proposed team. Johnston also mentioned that the league is considering other Canadian markets for expansion but did not comment directly on Halifax. The Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes are preparing for the 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium on Sunday, with Edmonton making its first appearance since winning in 2015 and Montreal playing in the championship for a second consecutive year.

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Global NewsThis outlet13 Nov

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston is delivering his annual state of the league address in Calgary as he completes his second season in the role. The report highlights the potential expansion into Quebec City, where local leaders are seeking financing for a new 25,000-seat stadium to host a 10th franchise. The piece also notes that the Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes are preparing for the 113th Grey Cup at…

CFL commissioner takes centre stage at Grey Cup (this article)
Toronto Star13 Nov

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston is set to deliver his annual address during Grey Cup week in Calgary, marking his second season as commissioner since taking over in April 2025. Johnston will likely address the ongoing efforts to establish a 10th franchise in Quebec City, where discussions are underway to finance a new 25,000-seat stadium. Additionally, the CFL Players’ Association will hold its state of the union…

CFL commissioner Johnston to address league’s future as Grey Cup week continues →
CBC13 Nov

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced on Friday that Quebec City has emerged as a leading candidate for a new expansion franchise following substantive conversations with a prospective owner. While Johnston declined to provide a specific timeline or name the owner, real estate developer William Trudel has publicly expressed interest in a club for the capital. The report notes that the league continues to…

CFL commissioner says Quebec City has emerged as leading contender for expansion →

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CALGARY CFL Grey Cup Quebec City TSN

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CALGARY GPE · 1× CFL ORG · 1× Edmonton ORG · 1× Edmonton Elks ORG · 1× Johnston PERSON · 1× Montreal Alouettes ORG · 1× Quebec City GPE · 1× Stewart Johnston PERSON · 1× TSN ORG · 1× The CFL Players’ Association ORG · 1×

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He is likely to face questions about efforts to bring a 10th franchise to Quebec City, where business and civic leaders are working to secure financing for a new 25,000-seat stadium.
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2026-11-13 · Global News
CFL commissioner takes centre stage at Grey Cup · assertive framing
2026-11-14 · Toronto Star
CFL commissioner Johnston to address league’s future as Grey Cup week continues · assertive framing

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CALGARY – Grey Cup week continues today with CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston’s annual state of the league address. asserted
week → continue → address
Johnston is completing his second season as commissioner after taking over in April 2025 following a lengthy broadcasting career that included serving as president of TSN. asserted
that → complete → TSN
He is likely to face questions about efforts to bring a 10th franchise to Quebec City, where business and civic leaders are working to secure financing for a new 25,000-seat stadium. asserted
leaders → face → stadium
The CFL Players’ Association also holds its annual state of the union today. asserted
Association → hold → union
The Edmonton Elks and Montreal Alouettes return to practice ahead of Sunday’s 113th Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium. asserted
Elks → return → Stadium
Edmonton is making its first Grey Cup appearance since winning in 2015, while Montreal is back in the championship game for a second straight year. asserted
Montreal → make → year
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 13, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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