Approval from Health Canada crucial for CFL in quest for federal money Approval from the Public Health Agency of Canada is the biggest consideration in the CFL’s request last week for a $30-million, interest-free loan from Ottawa.
The league has maintained it requires government funding to stage an abbreviated season.The CFL sent Ottawa its $30-million loan request Aug.
3. It was a reduction of the $44-million amended requisition it presented last month.The CFL first approached the government in April for up to $150 million in assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Njoo said the time required for approval isn’t a sign of trouble or concern with the CFL’s protocols.