In this week's installment of Ask the Ref, Tom Higgins takes an in-depth look at some interesting flag stats and also wishes everyone a very safe and happy Halloween.

This is a critical time for teams as they grind towards the playoffs. Injuries, depth, and momentum are key factors as contenders try to peak at the right time, explains Tom Higgins.

With the playoffs rapidly approaching, and teams jostling for positions, October has proven to be the most intense time of the year for CFL fans and officials alike.

Thanksgiving Weekend was a feast for CFL fans. That being said, Tom Higgins has a lot to talk about in this week's ATR. And he'd like to start by throwing a flag at himself.

In this week's edition of Ask the Ref, Tom discusses what happened in last Friday's matchup between the Alouettes and Blue Bombers and also answers more of your questions.

Our league has always been exciting, but I'm hard pressed to remember a season that was as unpredictable as this one. Be sure to send your emails to Tom at asktheref@cfl.ca

Do penalties decide the outcome of games? Tom Higgins takes a statistical look at whether or not they do. Send in all of your questions to Tom at asktheref@cfl.ca

With Labour Day weekend and the rematches over and done with, Tom Higgins discusses the dead-ball officiating concept, and answers some questions from one lucky fan.

With Labour Day weekend over and done with, Tom discusses some interesting penalty stats and answers more of your questions. Submit your questions to asktheref@cfl.ca

In this week's Ask the Ref, Tom Higgins discusses a confusing call in the Riders vs. Argos game and answers more of your questions. Send in your questions to asktheref@cfl.ca

Every game has its toughest call: the split second decision that challenges officials, and cues the controversy machine. In football, it's pass interference.

In this week's Ask the Ref, Tom Higgins tackles the issue of no-yards, and many other questions from our fans. Be sure to keep sending in your questions to asktheref@cfl.ca

Starting this week, we're inviting fans to send in any questions they may have on rules and officiating. Our Director of Officiating, Tom Higgins, will endeavour to answer them.

Imagine being evaluated on every single thing you did today at work. That's what life is like for CFL Officials who are graded on every single play of every single game.

CFL Director of Officiating Tom Higgins explains some interesting rules concerning onside kicks you may not have previously known.