Not everyone is able to grab the helping hand extended by the B.C. government to businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Norm Scott, president of Prince Edward Branch # 91 of the Royal Canadian Legion in the Greater Victoria suburb of Langford, is dismayed that they will not receive any part of the $50 million announced April 8 in support of more than 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres.

91裸聊视频淟egions are not eligible for any COVID relief so far,91裸聊视频� Scott said. 91裸聊视频淲e fall under the federal Legion Act as a non-profit, but we91裸聊视频檙e not registered with the province as a non-profit,91裸聊视频� Scott explained. 91裸聊视频淭hat disallows us for being eligible for any funding from the province, but we do pay provincial taxes.91裸聊视频�

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91裸聊视频淪o for us to stay afloat, we91裸聊视频檙e struggling in the same boat as restaurants, bars, and small businesses that are struggling,91裸聊视频� Scott noted. 91裸聊视频淭he bills for hydro, gas, water and other expenses don91裸聊视频檛 stop coming in. We91裸聊视频檙e very disappointed we don91裸聊视频檛 qualify.91裸聊视频�

Scott points out that the Legion in Langford has been around for more than 90 years and continues to make significant contributions to veterans, families and the community through support programs, scholarships, sponsoring sports teams, and other initiatives.

91裸聊视频淲e know the province values Royal Canadian Legions, but this does not reflect that value,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淲e want the government to take a deeper look at supporting non-profit organizations so we can continue to do the work we do for veterans and families in need in our community.91裸聊视频�

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