How does assistant refereeing count towards promotion in Canada?

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Under Canada Soccer Regulation 19.5 and 19.6:

For promotion to Regional or Provincial referee, a further requirement is a minimum of five games as an assistant referee in the promotion season. This is in addition to at least 20 qualifying games as a referee, with marks and assessments on at least three games from outdoor 11-a-side competitions for players over 16.
Canada Soccer's National List includes both referees and assistant referees selected by Canada Soccer, drawn from Provincial referees nominated by a Member Association (provincial or territorial association).
National List officials must pass a fitness test and a written examination every year before their classification is confirmed.
Applications for promotion must reach your Member Association in writing by 1 March before the season in which the promotion is sought.
A person under 14 may not be registered, and officials under 16 may officiate only in competitions for players under 16.

Source: Canada Soccer Rules and Regulations, November 2025, Regulations 19.2, 19.5, 19.6 and 19.7 (https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CS_2025_RR_FINAL_EN-1.pdf).