Mr. Speaker, in June 2026, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada. All six Ontario matches will be hosted on the vibrant waterfront in my riding of Spadina—Harbourfront. Toronto has a proud record of hosting international sporting events, from the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup to the 2015 Pan Am Games. Time and again, we have delivered unforgettable moments on and off the field. Toronto's waterfront contributes over $13 billion annually to Canada's economy, and this next chapter will be unprecedented.
Co-hosting the World Cup will support and create up to 24,000 jobs, welcome over 500,000 tourists and generate over $2 billion in investment. It will also leave a lasting legacy of stronger public spaces, cultural programming and improved connections along our waterfront. Major games demand major collaboration across sectors and all three levels of government. We have a world-class waterfront, a thriving arts and culture scene and a proven record of hosting global events, and FIFA 2026 is our moment to shine.
Toronto is ready to welcome the world to our city.