On March 26th, 2024

Last week, the TCBN was proud to join community, labour, transit advocacy, worker rights and migrant rights groups to advocate for a human rights approach and vision for Toronto's participation in FIFA 2026.

Thank you to Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Councillor Alejandra Bravo and Councillor Diane Saxe for advancing key areas including community benefits, decent work and fair wages, protecting vulnerable community members and workers, supporting local businesses, environmental leadership and legacy opportunities.

On March 9th, 2024

Last week, the City Executive Committee received an update on Toronto’s FIFA2026 Men’s World Cup planning. With six games now confirmed in Toronto, new projected costs are estimated at $380M. TCBN and allies are calling for the City to commit to good, green jobs and a human rights approach that includes living wages commitments, local and equity hiring targets for apprenticeship hours, professional and operational roles, social procurement targets and a supply chain diversity plan with public oversight and transparency. Thank you to Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik and City Councillor and Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, Alejandra Bravo for your continued support in championing a strong community benefits approach to FIFA2026. Read letters submitted by TCBN, Toronto & York Region Labour Council and Buy Social Canada.