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As World Cup Nears, Toronto Mayor Moves to Block U.S. ICE Presence
Mayor Olivia Chow's motion aims to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deployment in Toronto during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to maintain safety and welcome visitors.
- On Friday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow presented the No ICE in Toronto motion to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents out during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defending residents' constitutional rights.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has come under heavy criticism for a deportation crackdown and deaths linked to federal enforcement, including Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, and Chow's motion warns ICE presence would create fear among residents and visitors.
- Seconded by Toronto Councillor Paul Ainslie, the motion asks council to reject ICE involvement and instruct staff to avoid actions supporting ICE during the 2026 World Cup.
- As one of two Canadian host cities, Toronto follows Vancouver's lead in opposing ICE during the FIFA World Cup, with the mayor's office saying Friday it has no confirmation ICE will be in the city.
- With Homeland Security Investigations maintaining over 93 offices in more than 50 countries, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a permanent presence in five Canadian cities, and opposition has appeared at events like protests in Italy during this year’s Milan Winter Olympics.
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Toronto's mayor moved Friday to ban US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from the Canadian city during this summer's World Cup, saying their recent conduct proves they bring "fear and disorder."
As World Cup nears, Toronto mayor moves to block U.S. ICE presence
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is asking city council to oppose any role for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Toronto during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing the agency’s presence could “create fear” among visitors.
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