The governing body for the sport in the North American nation are now calling for members of the organisation to submit an application to chair the committee.

Those interested have until March 31 to forward a short resume to Taekwondo Canada secretary Darcy Rodd.

The organisation has also confirmed Eric Wah has been appointed to become referee chair.

Wah was chosen following a nomination process and Taekwondo Canada has congratulated him for securing the role.

"He has served Taekwondo Canada in a meaningful and productive manner," the governing body said.

"His energy, experience and dedication will continue to serve the referees in their continuing drive to improve the current level and develop the younger emerging talent.

"We look forward to his referee committee members serving the whole community in helping to provide the best possible environment in which the best competitors can reach their potential as world-class athletes."

It comes after Taekwondo Canada held their first national kyorugi referee seminar of 2017 in Edmonton back in January.

The two day event brought 56 participants together to discuss new taekwondo rules which were passed in November.

National and provincial referees were involved as well as athletes from the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

A series of rule changes were approved at the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) General Assembly, held in Burnaby in Canada in November prior to the WTF World Junior Championships.

Competitors will now be awarded an extra point - from one to two - for kicks to the body, due to fully come into effect at the 2017 World Championships in Muju in June.

The WTF has also extended the margin at which matches can be ended, from 12 points to 20.