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THE COMING DAYS WILL REQUIRE A NEW STYLE OF COURAGE

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  by Pierre Filion pierrefilion@bell.net April 21 st will be an important day for Lacrosse Canada and for the M embers. The M embers (the provincial presidents) have been called for a special meeting of Members to decide upon a ‘’ resolution for the removal of the following individuals as Directors of Lacrosse Canada: Matt Shearer and Barbara Lockhart. ’’ Matt Shearer is the president of Lacrosse Canada and has been a director with the Association for the last two years. Barbara Lockhart is a ‘’ Director - at large ’’ at Lacrosse Canada and has an impressive résumé . The invitation to the meeting does not indicate any reason for the removal of the Directors. But, i n itself the resolution is a serious issue. There is no need for a publicized reason for the meeting; the provincial presidents are fully aware of the reasons for the removal of the P resident and of the Director-at Large. If the y can count, t hey know. What they will need however, if Shearer and Lockhart do n...
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Doug Luey

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Immeasurable Lacrosse Builder Doug Luey’s contribution to lacrosse in Ontario particularly the greater Whitby/Oshawa sporting community has been outstanding - a period well beyond four decades of volunteer service. His contribution to lacrosse in Ontario and across the country has been stellar. Doug Luey’s long-term involvement and commitment is apparent. He has served the game at all levels – player, coach, President, General Manager, Vice-President, Administrator (local, provincial and national levels) and grass-roots as a significant Builder. It is noteworthy to add – Mr. Luey’s reputation within Ontario, across Canada and internationally is exceptional. He is known for his honesty and integrity. He has never operated with a personal hidden agenda. He is truly committed to growing the game of lacrosse.  It is the opinion of many - Doug Luey is one of the finest ambassadors the sport of lacrosse has. Mr. Luey has served Ontario lacrosse and is well known for his efforts to grow t...
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UPCOMING DEFICIT; WHO KNEW WHAT AND WHEN AT LACROSSE CANADA?

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  by Pierre Filion pierrefilion@bell.net Let’s make sure we have our facts straight. In 2023-24 Lacrosse Canada presented the members with a balanced budget and at the end of the fiscal year declared a deficit of 194,749.00$. In 2024-25 Lacrosse Canada presented the members with a balanced budget. At the end of the fiscal year Lacrosse Canada reported a deficit of 850,155.00$. In 2025-26 Lacrosse Canada presented the members with a balanced budget of 2,426,884.00$ The fiscal year will end on March 31 st and we will see what the financial statement s will be. What we know for sure is that the president, and the Board members are aware of the situation. They know what the situation is and they know where the money was spent. They know but are not talking. The provincial presidents don’t have a clue what the financial statements will be as of March 31 st 2026 because there are no monthly reports let alone quarterly reports shared with the provincial presidents. What there is ...
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AMONGST OURSELVES IN A CLOSED SHOP…

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  by Pierre Filion pierrefilion@bell.net The coming days will be very interesting and crucial for the future of lacrosse and of Lacrosse Canada. The firing of the Executive Director (Terry Raynor) and the resignation of two ‘’heavyweights’’ on the Board of Directors ( Brad Cann and Alan Preyra) are important matters. The se events might not seem to concern team operators in New Brunswick or Manitoba, who, at this time, are raising money to get their teams off the ground but, at the end of the day, they will be affected. Lacrosse will be affected by the president’s decision to resign or to remain in his position. This might not concern club operators in Québec or Saskatchewan, who, at this time, are trying to make sure they have enough players to field teams in different leagues but, at the end of the day, they will be affected. Because Lacrosse Canada’s leadership issues affect everyone in the game. Everyone might not pay attention but everyone if affected. Lacrosse Canada wi...
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