The Canadian Premier Baseball League, in conjunction with Baseball Ontario, is pleased to announce a partnership that will allow for its programs - including the Great Lake Canadians, Toronto Mets, Team Ontario and Ontario Nationals - to apply for recognition under Baseball Ontario's Recognition Policy. 

"Both Baseball Ontario and the CPBL will benefit from our establishing a relationship with each other," said Baseball Ontario President David Huctwith, in a statement. "It is good for the game of baseball in Ontario." 

In July, Baseball Ontario adopted its current Recognition Policy, regarding non-Ontario Baseball Association programs in the province. Following a number of discussions between the provincial governing body and CPBL executives, the aforementioned programs have applied for, and received, recognition, paving the way for players from teams affiliated with those programs to participate on the Ontario Youth Team.

"The Great Lake Canadians are ready to take steps in the direction of unifying the game of baseball in Ontario," said CPBL executives and Great Lake staff members Chris Robinson and Adam Stern in a statement. "We look forward to being a part of the continued growth of the game at the amateur level, and working together on a grander scale toward a set of common goals." 

Added Ryan McBride, a CPBL executive and Vice President of the Mets: "The Toronto Mets are happy to align with Baseball Ontario once again. We are excited by the opportunity to help grow the game of baseball in our province." 

An application has been received from the Ontario Blue Jays, with the hope that transitional issues can be resolved and recognition extended, and discussions with the Fieldhouse Pirates are ongoing.