| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | referee | Canada | In sports, the referee is responsible for enforcing the rules and making impartial decisions during games. | 1 |
| 2 | referee decisions | Canada | Expected to adhere to strict rules and standards, with a focus on consistency | 1 |
| 3 | sports officiating | Canada | Refereeing and umpiring are common in professional sports games and heavily influence game outcomes. | 1 |
| 4 | video assistant referee (var) | Canada | The introduction of VAR has been controversial as it interrupts the flow of the game and is perceived as slowing down the pace of play. | 1 |