https://3downnation.com/2020/06/10/a...y-cap-in-2019/
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Normally the league announces the fine in April of the following year, however Randy Ambrosie decided there won’t be any discipline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although opposing teams were upset with the decision, Ambrosie wants to ensure the competitive balance of the league remains intact.
Statement from the league office:
The league made the decision not to impose penalties to any team that may be over the salary cap in light of the pandemic and the financial crisis it has created for clubs.
The last team to go over the salary cap was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2014. The Ticats spent $8,939 over the $5 million cap and were fined the same amount.
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CFL being the CFL here. It certainly is getting to the point where the best thing may be for the league to shut its doors. What is the point of a salary cap when certain teams are allowed to circumvent it without fine or penalty? The Argos have the deepest pockets in the league as $100k is nothing to MLSE as this is just so bad. If it really was only about money then why did they at least not penalize a 1st round pick like they did to the Als in 2007? The whole thing stinks and as a longtime fan I'm starting to wonder if it's wise to continue to invest time and money into a league which operates so unprofessionally. This is a bad day for the CFL.