Item - 2025.EX23.17
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 21 and 22, 2025 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 13, 2025. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025.
EX23.17 - Status update of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments for FIFA World Cup 2026
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Caution: Motions are shown below. Any motions should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-255293.pdf
(May 12, 2025) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle on Transmittal of a Report from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee: FWC4.2 - Status update of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments for FIFA World Cup 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-255295.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-255512.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to restrict FIFA World Cup 2026 expenses to $340 million until such time as the City of Toronto has identified savings, secured intergovernmental funding or other sources of revenue to fund FWC 26 Toronto’s full $380 million budget that do not include impacts on the property tax base; for greater clarity, the restriction on expenses set out in this motion includes not entering into any contracts or commencing a legally binding procurement process that could have the effect of incurring expenses beyond the $340 million limit while that limit is in place.
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat, to report to the June 10, 2025 meeting of the Economic and Community Development Committee with an update on the community activation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including planned activities before and after.
EX23.17 - Status update of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments for FIFA World Cup 2026
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee forwards the Item to City Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee requested the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to report directly to the May 21, 22 and 23, 2025 meeting of City Council on the status of intergovernmental funding related to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on May 12, 2025, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC4.2 and made recommendations to City Council.
The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest single-sport event in history, with 48 teams contesting 104 matches over 39 days across 16 Host Cities in three host countries. More than six million tickets are expected to be available to fans, and the biggest-ever hospitality programme in the history of the tournament will be delivered. Millions of supporters are expected to flock to the 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States, attending matches and visiting FIFA Fan Festival™ sites, booking hotels or short-term accommodation, and visiting the world-class cultural sites and entertainment destinations offered by all 16 Host Cities.
An economic impact study prepared by Deloitte Canada, estimates that preparing for and hosting the FIFA World Cup 26 will contribute up to $3.8 billion in positive economic output for Canada as a host nation, between the period June 2023 to August 2026. The findings estimate positive contributions of $2 billion to Canadian gross domestic product (GDP), $1.3 billion to labour income and $700m to government revenue, as well as the creation and preservation of 24,100 jobs across the country over the period under analysis.
Additional findings estimate that preparing for and hosting the FIFA World Cup 26 could contribute $1.3 billion in positive economic output in the province of Ontario, with Toronto set to host six tournament matches. The report estimates positive contributions of $700 million to the GDP of the province of Ontario, $460 million to labour income and $100 million to government revenue, as well as the creation and preservation of more than 8,700 jobs over the period under analysis (June 2023 to August 2026).
With one year to go, it is crucial the commitment from all stakeholders is confirmed and funding to cover tournament expenditures is secured. Given the economic benefits for Canada and the Province of Ontario as part of hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, this letter requests an update on inter-governmental funding to ensure all parties are fulfilling their commitments, maintaining transparency and accountability.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-255293.pdf
(May 12, 2025) Letter from Councillor Mike Colle on Transmittal of a Report from the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee: FWC4.2 - Status update of funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments for FIFA World Cup 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-255295.pdf