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http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.htm...=517836&p=2

 

Senator Larry Campbell is drafting a bill to protect the Canadian Football League from a full-scale American invasion, arguing that a National Football League franchise making a full-time home in Toronto would "be the demise of the CFL."

 

Speculation on the NFL's future in Canada has been swirling anew this year, with the Buffalo Bills set to play eight games inside the Rogers Centre over the next five seasons, beginning with an exhibition game in August. Organizers have trumpeted the high demand for tickets, and some believe the arrangement will ultimately lead to the team's permanent relocation to Toronto.

 

"I believe that it's time that we just say, 'enough,' " Mr. Campbell said yesterday.

 

"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."

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