CFL COVID-19 Season

• Blue Bombers’ Bighill, Stampeders’ Mitchell say with no season, CFL has a chance to improve

  The CFL cancelled the 2020 campaign Monday after its quest for a $30-million, interest-free loan from Ottawa fell through.

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  Aug 18, 2020
  
• Njoo positive about talks with CFL but cannot provide timeline for decision

  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.

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  Aug 14, 2020
  
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• Approval from Health Canada crucial for CFL in quest for federal money

  On Friday, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, was very positive about the CFL's proposed measures.

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  Aug 7, 2020
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• CFL continues discussions with federal government about financial assistance

  The CFL sent the federal government the $30-million request earlier this week, a reduction from the $44-million amended requisition it presented last month.

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  Aug 6, 2020
• CFL would use bulk of federal loan to fund shortened season: Source

  A source with knowledge of the situation told The Canadian Press on Wednesday the CFL's plan calls for approximately $28 million going towards an abbreviated campaign.

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  Aug 5, 2020
• CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs: source

  A source with knowledge of the situation told The Canadian Press on Tuesday the league has provided Ottawa with some details regarding its loan request.

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  Aug 4, 2020
• Feds, CFL talk NHL style cohort quarantine for Winnipeg hub: Tam

  Canada's chief public health officer says the federal government is in talks with the CFL about quarantine rules for returning American players that resemble the NHL approach.

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  Jul 28, 2020