Government of Canada to announce funding support ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Ontario Solicitor General, and Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto, for an announcement about federal funding to support hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto and Vancouver.

Toronto, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Ontario Solicitor General, and Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor of the City of Toronto, for an announcement about federal funding to support hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto and Vancouver.

A media availability will follow.

• Event: In-person
• Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Time: 12:00 p.m. EDT

Note for media:

• Media representatives who wish to attend the event must register with Public Safety Canada by emailing media@ps-sp.gc.ca to obtain event location.

Contacts

Simon Lafortune
Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Public Safety
Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca

Media Relations
Public Safety Canada
613-991-0657
media@ps-sp.gc.ca

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