The Canada Rugby League Association is the governing body for rugby league in Canada. It administers the Canadian national men’s team, "The Wolverines", the national women’s team “The Ravens,” and the domestic club game through its provincial bodies.  

As the CRLA, Canada joined the RLEF as an Observer in 2010 before becoming an Affiliate Member in 2013 following a change to its structure and the formation of the not-for-profit CRLA. Its constitution is based on provincial representation, with each member province considered a full member and commanding a number of votes equal to its constituent clubs, or affiliate members. The board's mandate is two years.

The establishment of a professional rugby league club, Toronto Wolfpack, and the subsequent rise of the club through the English domestic leagues drew an increase in awareness of rugby league in Canada, which later translated to record levels of membership in recent years.

Ongoing growth has included the introduction of a U-19 Wolverines team in 2025. Furthermore, the Ravens 2022 Rugby League World Cup appearance in England has helped grow the women’s profile in Canada domestically, recently hosting the inaugural IRL Women’s World Series in late 2025.