CFL asks government for $150M in financial assistance amid shutdown

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The CFL is asking the Canadian federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said Tuesday the league's request is part of a three-phase plan. He said it needs $30 million to manage the financial losses caused by the crisis, additional help for a condensed regular season, and up to $120 million if the 2020 season is canceled, according to The Canadian Press.

The CFL season was scheduled to begin June 11, but the league pushed back the start date until July at the earliest. It also postponed training camps, which were to open in May.