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Federal Government to Give Toronto up to $45 Million More for FIFA Security
The money will help cover policing and emergency medical costs as Toronto and Vancouver prepare to host 13 matches, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced up to $145 million in federal funding for "enhanced security" at FIFA World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
- Both Toronto and Vancouver expressed concerns regarding rising costs for policing and emergency medical services, prompting the federal investment to ease financial pressure on the host cities.
- Of the $145 million, $45 million is designated for Toronto and $100 million for Vancouver to cover "specific operational needs" identified by the host cities.
- Canada is co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Mexico, with 13 matches scheduled across Toronto and Vancouver this June and July.
- Ottawa previously allocated up to $320 million for hosting the tournament, with this new funding aimed at reducing financial pressure on municipal taxpayers and provincial governments.
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Ottawa Commits $145 Million to World Cup Security Operations
The federal government has earmarked $145 million to support security operations for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held in two Canadian cities this summer. Announcing the funding at a news conference on April 29, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the money would support safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts for the 13 matches hosted in Canada. “This funding will help provinces and municipalities in their eff…
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