You're conflating. The MP is making a general comment about "for the benefit of Canadians and country". He's clearly making a nationalist comment. The type of comment that would be commonplace in American current protectionist climate. So clearly the MP is not in favor of any further bailouts of Import players. I don't see how that is unreasonable. Also, supports like the CERB for instance require people to be in the country, resident in the country, similar to any EI expectation that the person is in the country, looking for work and willing to work. I have no idea why the CEWS doesn't have similar expectation of residency and availability to work in Canada for eligible employees. Clearly the MP doesn't feel the CEWS as established is a proper use of benefits for Canadians and Country. I agree.
Next, the ridiculous situation is set out here where an import conceivably can double dip both CERB, and CEWS, and maybe get something like that stateside too. For instance Sir Vincent Rogers, who hasn't played a single game for Edmonton despite being an Eskimo for two seasons, and might never play a game here, getting paid...talking about his entitled concerns.
Lastly, it doesn't matter if Reilly, Rogers, any CFL player feel they are justified. The Optics of Pro Imports dipping down on "Emergency" funds designed for those that need it is in the view of many, appalling. Right or wrong, the CFL requires popularity to be in business. It requires good will. It requires acceptance, people liking the players and products. Even if the players are right in this, and it pisses off the public then what?
From a PR pov alone the CFL needs to get its act together here. After the request for 150M bailout frankly the league can f*** off. A lot of Canadians not making mortgage payments right now probably feeling that way.