There is a very easy solution to the Federal funding dilemma.... now that Winnipeg is the hub for 2021 CFL why could you not funnel almost ALL the expenses through the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (for an admin fee of course)...
Winnipeg is the only community-owned corporation that does not issue share capital - its a non-profit. This is just enough wiggle room for the feds to say 'yes' and still be within their rules and regs...
If you listen to the Heritage Minister, he is just reciting their policy and basically telling the CFL what words NOT to put in the application... I've had this happen before, its an easy fix - quick rewrite of the business plan.