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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$145M coming to Vancouver, Toronto for security costs for FIFA World Cup - The Northern View
The federal government has promised up to $145 million to support enhanced security operations related to hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the $145 million for Vancouver and Toronto on Wednesday (April 29). The funding is meant to address the specific operational needs identified by the host provinces and cities ahead of the month-long event. Anandasangaree said the funding will he…
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