The National Football League may have to go through the Canadian government before granting a franchise north of the border.
According to the National Post, Canadian Senator Larry Campbell is putting together a bill that would serve to protect the Canadian Football League from any intrusions from the NFL.
"I believe that it's time that we just say, 'enough,' " Campbell told the National Post. "We have a vibrant league. We have millions of people who watch it. We have a much more exciting brand of football. And let me tell you, I'm an NFL fan. I've gone to the last two Super Bowls, so it's not like I'm anti-NFL. I just don't need it in Canada."
The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with the Rogers Communications to play preseason and regular season games at Rogers Centre in Toronto over the next five years.
Toronto Blue Jays president Paul Godfrey, who has made inquiries about bringing an NFL franchise to Canada in the past, doesn't think government should get involved.
"I think there are many ways of protecting the CFL, which can be worked out between the leagues," Godfrey told the National Post. "It doesn't need government involvement. Nobody wants to protect the CFL more than the people who are trying to bring the NFL to Canada."
Campbell would like to present the bill to the Senate in Ottawa before the assembly breaks for the summer in the next few weeks.