Saskatchewan Roughriders

Regina, Canada

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a Canadian professional football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. They compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and are known for their storied history, passionate fan base, and tradition in Canadian football.

CCI Score

14.52

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Roughriders Launch Community Grant Program to Support Local Initiatives

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program on January 30, 2023, committing up to $50,000 per grant (with a total of $250,000 available) to support municipalities, Indigenous communities, and charitable organizations focused on mental health, healthy lifestyles, and youth programming across Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan Roughriders is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JAN

30

2023

Roughriders Launch Community Grant Program to Support Local Initiatives
48.06

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program on January 30, 2023, committing up to $50,000 per grant (with a total of $250,000 available) to support municipalities, Indigenous communities, and charitable organizations focused on mental health, healthy lifestyles, and youth programming across Saskatchewan.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

March 30

The grant program demonstrates a proactive commitment to reinvesting in the community by supporting mental health, Indigenous communities, and local initiatives. This promotes inclusivity and social welfare, countering divisive politics and authoritarian narratives.

Riders announce legacy grant program to support local initiatives
+60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 30

By launching the Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant Program, the Roughriders are channeling financial success into ethical business practices that support public wellbeing. This strategic reinvestment into local communities and mental health initiatives aligns with progressive values and resists authoritarian corporate behaviors.

Riders announce legacy grant program to support local initiatives
MAR

31

2021

Roughriders’ Financial Crisis Impacts Worker Rights and Economic Stability
-20.74

The Saskatchewan Roughriders reported a $7.5 million loss for the 2020-21 fiscal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to significant cost-cutting measures including 30-35% staff layoffs and pay cuts. Additionally, the team is forced to consider draining its stabilization fund to manage ongoing cash flow challenges, raising concerns about worker welfare and long‑term economic stability.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 30

The Roughriders implemented drastic cost-cutting measures including laying off 30-35% of the staff and imposing pay cuts on those retained. Such measures, driven by a severe financial loss, undermine worker rights during an already vulnerable period, reflecting poor labor relations and ethical responsibility.

Saskatchewan Roughriders report $7.5 million loss in 2020-21
-20

Economic and Structural Influence

March 30

The financial downturn has forced the Roughriders to consider draining their stabilization fund to manage cash flow problems, indicating underlying economic instability that may impact broader community and structural resilience.

Saskatchewan Roughriders report $7.5 million loss in 2020-21
FEB

27

2019

Local Community Donation Guidelines
16.23

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have established clear guidelines for in-kind donation requests, prioritizing organizations based in Saskatchewan that focus on education, health, and amateur football. This policy underscores a commitment to supporting local community initiatives while maintaining a structured approach to handling donation requests.
+30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 30

The donation guidelines reflect responsible business practices by channeling support to regional nonprofit organizations that serve education, health, and amateur sports. Such focused community engagement can be seen as a positive step in local corporate social responsibility efforts, which align with anti-authoritarian values by empowering local institutions. The regional restriction, while pragmatic, ensures that benefits are reinvested locally.

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