Item - 2026.EX30.7

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking By-law amendments required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, with such amendments to be in effect for the periods provided in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, for the period of June 10 to July 31, 2026, inclusive, to further amend the appropriate traffic and parking Chapters of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, including any applicable Schedules, as may be required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026; and City Council authorize such amendments that may arise during the preparation for, and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, and that are not otherwise included in Recommendation 1 above.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until July 31, 2026, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, for a period up to and including 90 consecutive days as required for the purposes of managing traffic movements during preparation for, during, and after the FIFA World Cup 2026 and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan when exercising the delegated authority in Recommendations 2 and 3 above.

5. Despite any other By-law, including but not limited to §950-505 and Schedule XXV to Chapter 950, City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to open the Westbound on-ramp to the Frederick G Gardiner Expressway from westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West at Jameson Avenue at any time between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from June 11, 2026 until July 19, 2026, inclusive, when, in the General Manager, Transportation Services’ opinion, opening is warranted to assist traffic flow in the area, such authority to extend for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

6. City Council amend §27-18.4B(6)(b) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures to omit references to Chapter 937, where authority to close roads has been delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision, including but not limited to, the introduction of necessary Bills to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking and Chapter 925, Permit Parking, Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, and Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to City Council's decision, and that such Bills and amendments shall take precedence over anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the Municipal Code.

8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations, and remove the delegated authority in Recommendation 3 above, to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in the Item.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. As preparations advance, this report provides an update on several key initiatives supporting Toronto’s role as a Host City.

To implement the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) Toronto Mobility Plan, which was considered by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee at its meeting on March 30, 2026, this report recommends a number of temporary measures including traffic and parking measures, permit parking exemptions and delegated authority for further traffic and parking measures, and full or partial road closures that may be required during the tournament period. These measures will enable the City to manage increased travel demand, support transit reliability, facilitate emergency access and maintain safe operations for pedestrians and cyclists in areas experiencing significant activity and respond to any emerging needs.

This report is a coordinated response, led by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat (FWC26 Secretariat), in collaboration with Transportation Services.

At its meeting on March 30, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC11.2 and made a recommendation to the Executive Committee.
 
 
Summary from the report (March 25, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat:
 
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. As preparations advance, this report provides an update on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan in support of Toronto’s role as a Host City.

As part of the preparations, staff, with the support of Arcadis, a design, engineering and management consulting company, and in collaboration with many internal and external partners including the Transportation Services Division, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Metrolinx, the Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Police Service and Toronto Emergency Management, have developed a comprehensive FWC26 Toronto Mobility Plan (Mobility Plan), included as Attachment 1. The Mobility Plan will support the safe and efficient movement of residents, visitors, transit services, emergency vehicles and event-related operations during the tournament period. The plan outlines coordinated transportation and traffic management measures to address increased travel demand around event venues, fan zones, transit hubs, and key transportation corridors.

The Executive Committee recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking By-law amendments required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 as set out in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, with such amendments to be in effect for the periods provided in Attachment 1 to the report (March 30, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.

2. City Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, for the period of June 10 to July 31, 2026, inclusive, to further amend the appropriate traffic and parking Chapters of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, including any applicable Schedules, as may be required to support the FIFA World Cup 2026; and City Council authorize such amendments that may arise during the preparation for, and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, and that are not otherwise included in Recommendation 1 above.

3. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, to delegate to the General Manager, Transportation Services, notwithstanding any City of Toronto By-law to the contrary, until July 31, 2026, the authority to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway, for a period up to and including 90 consecutive days as required for the purposes of managing traffic movements during preparation for, during, and after the FIFA World Cup 2026 and exempt the General Manager, Transportation Services, in carrying out this delegated authority, from the requirement in section 937-5 of Chapter 937, that being the requirement to notify the local Ward Councillor of the pending closure and the requirement to report on the proposed closure if so requested.

4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to consider the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan when exercising the delegated authority in Recommendations 2 and 3 above.

5. Despite any other By-law, including but not limited to §950-505 and Schedule XXV to Chapter 950, City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services, to open the Westbound on-ramp to the Frederick G Gardiner Expressway from westbound Lake Shore Boulevard West at Jameson Avenue at any time between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday from June 11, 2026 until July 19, 2026, inclusive, when, in the General Manager, Transportation Services’ opinion, opening is warranted to assist traffic flow in the area, such authority to extend for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

6. City Council amend §27-18.4B(6)(b) of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures to omit references to Chapter 937, where authority to close roads has been delegated to the General Manager, Transportation Services.

7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision, including but not limited to, the introduction of necessary Bills to amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950, Traffic and Parking and Chapter 925, Permit Parking, Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, and Chapter 27, Council Procedures, and to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, technical amendments or By-law amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor or the General Manager, Transportation Services, in order to give effect to City Council's decision, and that such Bills and amendments shall take precedence over anything to the contrary in any other By-law or chapter of the Municipal Code.

8. City Council authorize the appropriate City officials to submit directly to City Council at the appropriate time any necessary Bills to amend the appropriate City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters to reinstate the traffic and parking regulations, and remove the delegated authority in Recommendation 3 above, to what they were immediately prior to the By-law amendments made in the Item.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. As preparations advance, this report provides an update on several key initiatives supporting Toronto’s role as a Host City.

To implement the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) Toronto Mobility Plan, which was considered by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee at its meeting on March 30, 2026, this report recommends a number of temporary measures including traffic and parking measures, permit parking exemptions and delegated authority for further traffic and parking measures, and full or partial road closures that may be required during the tournament period. These measures will enable the City to manage increased travel demand, support transit reliability, facilitate emergency access and maintain safe operations for pedestrians and cyclists in areas experiencing significant activity and respond to any emerging needs.

This report is a coordinated response, led by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat (FWC26 Secretariat), in collaboration with Transportation Services.

At its meeting on March 30, 2026, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee considered Item FWC11.2 and made a recommendation to the Executive Committee.
 
 
Summary from the report (March 25, 2026) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat:
 
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. As preparations advance, this report provides an update on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Mobility Plan in support of Toronto’s role as a Host City.

As part of the preparations, staff, with the support of Arcadis, a design, engineering and management consulting company, and in collaboration with many internal and external partners including the Transportation Services Division, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Metrolinx, the Ministry of Transportation, Toronto Police Service and Toronto Emergency Management, have developed a comprehensive FWC26 Toronto Mobility Plan (Mobility Plan), included as Attachment 1. The Mobility Plan will support the safe and efficient movement of residents, visitors, transit services, emergency vehicles and event-related operations during the tournament period. The plan outlines coordinated transportation and traffic management measures to address increased travel demand around event venues, fan zones, transit hubs, and key transportation corridors.