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.

害羞草研究所淟egions are not eligible for any COVID relief so far,害羞草研究所� Scott said. 害羞草研究所淲e fall under the federal Legion Act as a non-profit, but we害羞草研究所檙e not registered with the province as a non-profit,害羞草研究所� Scott explained. 害羞草研究所淭hat disallows us for being eligible for any funding from the province, but we do pay provincial taxes.害羞草研究所�

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害羞草研究所淪o for us to stay afloat, we害羞草研究所檙e struggling in the same boat as restaurants, bars, and small businesses that are struggling,害羞草研究所� Scott noted. 害羞草研究所淭he bills for hydro, gas, water and other expenses don害羞草研究所檛 stop coming in. We害羞草研究所檙e very disappointed we don害羞草研究所檛 qualify.害羞草研究所�

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.

害羞草研究所淲e know the province values Royal Canadian Legions, but this does not reflect that value,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淲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.害羞草研究所�

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