VANCOUVER — CFL commissioner Mark Cohon says his departure comes at a time of stability for the league, with a new television deal and collective bargaining agreement with its players in place through 2018.
However, Cohon regrets being unable to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the Toronto Argonauts during his tenure.
Cohon, who will step down from his post in April after eight seasons, made his final Grey Cup state-of-the-league address today in Vancouver.
The Argos' lease at Rogers Centre expires after the 2017 season but the club has yet to secure a new venue.
The team averaged under 18,000 spectators this season but Cohon is confident a move to BMO Field — an outdoor facility whose seating capacity is being expanded to 32,000 — will kickstart interest in the franchise.
CFL board chairman Jim Lawson says negotiations are continuing between the Argos and Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment regarding the team securing a lease at BMO Field, and he's confident the issue will be resolved by this time next year.
Lawson adds that the league hopes to have Cohon's successor in place by April.
