Canadians who follow CFL somewhat support proposed rule changes, poll suggests

Almost half the people who follow the Canadian Football League are OK with or support proposed changes to league’s rules — but nearly two-thirds say now is not the time to make the CFL more like the U.S. game, a new national poll suggests.

In September, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston announced a series of rule changes that are to be implemented over the course of the next two years.

In 2026, the league will stop awarding a single point for field goal attempts, punts or kickoffs that sail through or bounce out of the end zone. The league will also implement a 35-second automatic play clock instead of allowing 20 seconds after officials whistle in a play.

In 2027, the league will reduce the size of playing fields from 110 yards to 100 yards, end zones will shrink from 20 yards to 15 y