Manitoba Premier commits $2.5M to CFL hub-city proposal
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Manitoba government laid out the red carpet for the Canadian Football League on Monday, promising $2.5-million to help Winnipeg serve as the league’s hub city if the season should go ahead.
Prior to sitting down with the players’ association, the CFL imposed a July 23 deadline for an amended contract, adoption of health-and-safety protocols and assurance of acceptable federal funding. The league would also need to reach an agreement with broadcast partner TSN. But Manitoba will face some competition to be the hub city. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday that they’re bidding to stage the 2020 season.While details would have to be worked out, the plan is for Winnipeg to stage 60 games over 15 weeks, provincial Sport Minister Cathy Cox said.The provincial money would go to pay for practice field rentals, transportation and other expenses.
If a team wanted to have its players eat at a restaurant, he said, the establishment would have to be closed to the general public. A recent economic impact analysis estimates about 800 participants would result in the equivalent of 55,000 hotel room night stays. That would generate about $3.8-million for the provincial economy.
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