In a speech given surrounding the Candian budget, parliament member Jim Carr suggested that the Candian government may provide assistance to the Candian Football League. 

According to the Regina Leader-Post Carr said;

“(Conversations are) ongoing and the relationships are good and the line of communication is fluid. There are a lot of variables out there,”

Last year the CFL had to cancel their season after not receiving the proper loans from the government. Carr stated that the CFL money would not come from the tourism budget. Although the money will not come from the tourism budget, it could possibly come from the 200 million dollar budget for festivals. The lead-up to The Grey Cup could be considered a large festival.