Eby says BC will receive $100 million in federal funds for World Cup security
Feds pitch in $100M
Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press – Apr 29, 2026 / 2:31 pm | Story: 611697
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FIFA vice chairman and CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani, left, and BC Premier David Eby discuss in the course of the launch of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour, in Vancouver, on Friday, April 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Premier David Eby says British Columbia will receive about $100 million from the federal authorities to assist pay for security in the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The cash is a part of Ottawa’s pledge of $146 million towards security for the mega-event, which kicks off in June, and Eby says his authorities will supply a full breakdown of the ultimate security prices in the approaching weeks.
But he says the province will not spring for “pope-like motorcades for FIFA executives,” alluding to a current determination by the Vancouver Police Department to disclaim FIFA president Gianni Infantino a high-protection motorcade.
The VPD says the top of soccer’s international physique doesn’t meet necessities for that stage of safety in Vancouver.
Vancouver is internet hosting the 76th FIFA Congress this week, whereas the primary of seven World Cup video games at BC Place is about for June 13.
Eby says Prime Minister Mark Carney informed him of the $100 million funding throughout their final assembly, including that the province continues to be receiving further info.
The federal cash will assist cowl security prices for seven video games in Vancouver and 6 in Toronto.