Broadcast executive Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

Former Argos president Cooper feels Johnston brings many tangibles to CFL's head job

Former Toronto Argonauts president Brian Cooper has no doubt the Canadian Football League got it right hiring longtime television executive Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. The CFL announced Johnston's appointment Wednesday.

This long-standing leader of Bell Media and TSN will now be responsible for leading the Canadian circuit.

Davis: New CFL commissioner always supported Football Reporters of Canada; he's gotta be good

"Stewart Johnston will attend the brunch and please submit an invoice for your FRC sponsorship."

CFL names Stewart Johnston as football league’s new commissioner

Stewart Johnston has served as president of TSN since 2010.

TSN president Stewart Johnston named CFL's 15th commissioner

Stewart Johnston succeeds Randy Ambrosie, who announced in October his intention to retire in 2025 once his successor was chosen.

CP CFL names Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner

TORONTO — The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. More coming. The Canadian Press