Our Mission
End CTE Through Prevention & Research
The Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada’s mission is to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of the effects of brain trauma and associated mental health implications in Canadian athletes, military personnel, youth, and other at-risk groups.
CLF HelpLine
Patient navigation
The CLF HelpLine supports Canadians by providing personalized help to those struggling with the outcomes of brain injury. If you or a loved one are seeking guidance on how to choose the right doctor, struggling with lingering concussion symptoms, or have any other specific questions, we want to hear from you.
Research
Registry & Brain Bank
Our research is revolutionizing the world’s understanding of brain trauma. We have partnered with research teams at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) as well as the Canadian Concussion Centre (CCC). Get involved with our research through the CLF Research Registry.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team combines scientific expertise, passionate advocacy, and strategic vision to drive CLF Canada’s mission of revolutionizing concussion awareness, prevention, and treatment across Canada
Tim Fleiszer
Executive Director
Tim is a 4x CFL champion and founded Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada in 2012.
Dr. Samantha Bureau
Director of Intl Programs
PhD neuroscientist, former dual-sport NCAA athlete, and CLF research leader since 2021.
Ryan Carey
Ops & Military Engagement
CFL All-Canadian, infantry officer, and Project Enlist leader for CLFC’s military outreach.
Our Blog
success stories
Living with persistent post concussion symptoms can be challenging but there is hope. These are stories of people that have succeeded despite that challenge to show you it is possible.
