Toronto (Canada), February 27 (EFE) and women’s.

Bontis’s resignation came shortly after the presidents of the country’s 13 provincial and territorial federations demanded his resignation.

In a statement, Bontis said the Canadian federation is set to sign a “historic” collective agreement which will be “an important milestone” and will be unmatched by any other country in FIFA.

“While I’ve been one of the biggest advocates for leveling the competitive performance landscape for our Women’s National Team, unfortunately I won’t be leading this organization when that happens. This moment demands change,” he added.

The Canadian women’s soccer team, gold medalists at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, were forced by Canada Soccer to play in the SheBelieves Cup two weeks ago after their players went on strike to protest their treatment by the federation.

The players want Canada Soccer to dedicate the same resources to the men’s team at the World Cup in Qatar in preparation for the Women’s World Cup this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

Moreover, the team wants the federation to explain the cuts it has imposed on national teams this year despite the growing success and popularity of the sport in the country.

Last June, the federation had to cancel a friendly match of the men’s soccer team because its players went on strike.

The players wanted 40% of the money raised from Canada’s qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup and facilities for their families to travel to the World Cup.

Players from both teams asked Canadian Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge in early February to expel Bontis, who was elected to the position in November 2020.