Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, joined by the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario and Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto, announced up to $145 million in federal funding to support enhanced security operations related to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto and Vancouver. This funding responds to specific operational needs identified by the host provinces and cities and reinforces Canada’s readiness to host one of the largest sporting and cultural events in the world.

Extensive, ongoing, close coordination across all orders of government, law enforcement, event organizers and international partners, including the United States and Mexico, is central to Canada’s security planning. This funding will help reduce cost pressures on provinces and municipalities, while ensuring public safety agencies have the resources needed to deliver a safe and well‑managed tournament. This investment builds on up to $220 million the Government of Canada has already committed to support Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ host cities, and up to $100 million in Budget 2025 to support federal partners delivering the tournament.

Hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will generate lasting economic and social benefits and showcase Canada as a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive country on the world stage. The tournament is expected to create thousands of jobs, add $2 billion to the Canadian economy, and attract more than one million visitors. Strong security measures are critical to delivering a safe, welcoming, and unforgettable tournament that leaves lasting legacies for host cities and communities across Canada this summer.

Canada is a sporting nation, and sport brings our communities together. The Spring Economic Update 2026 tabled yesterday proposes $755 million over five years starting in 2026–27, plus $118 million ongoing, to strengthen Canada’s sport system. This investment will help host more world class events like the FIFA World Cup™, better support athletes to train and compete safely, and increase participation, especially among children and youth, through modernized support for National Sport Organisations. Together, these investments support sport at every level, from the playground to the podium.