A statement from Canadian Football League Commissioner Mark Cohon regarding Ottawa City Council's vote on the Lansdowne Live proposal:

Today represents an important step forward for the Canadian Football League's successful return to Ottawa.

On behalf of our league, I want to thank Ottawa City Council for its ongoing consideration of the proposal brought forward by our local ownership group, and the many supporters of that proposal, including CFL fans and alumni who spoke to council.

We understand, however, that there is more work to do to reach our goal. And we have every confidence that the group consisting of Roger Greenberg, Jeff Hunt, John Ruddy and William Shenkman, will work in good faith with the city to deliver a project that's in the best interests of the people of Ottawa.

We remain excited about bringing the CFL back to the national capital, along with the Grey Cup, and the tremendous economic activity it delivers for a city and province.

A multi-use stadium, as part of a vibrant, new place for people in the heart of Ottawa, would be an important piece of social and economic infrastructure. It would make a tremendous contribution to the quality of life in Ottawa, something that's critical to its future prosperity, and we're pleased that it is one step closer to reality today.