FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee - January 19, 2026

City Council Meeting – Consolidated Summary

The meeting focused on FIFA World Cup 2026 planning, transit and mobility improvements, waste management and sustainability initiatives, and community engagement/workforce development to maximize legacy benefits. Key decisions included approving the AMP Think stadium network contract, approving tri-sort waste initiatives (Exhibition Place), and motions related to public engagement and legacy initiatives, while some legacy funding was deferred pending provincial agreements. Deputations and public input opportunities were noted, with ongoing public engagement and advisory bodies shaping future actions.

Five Most Important Topics Discussed (resident-impact focus)

1) FIFA World Cup Updates and Legacy Initiatives (File: FWC9.1) - The committee discussed updates on community benefits, social procurement, workforce development, and neighborhood plans for Liberty Village and Fort York, plus the FIFA 2026 budget and revenue status. - Public input was provided by Jordan Simons: “I was part of a case competition last week... and we presented on this very thing on the FIFA legacy initiative.” - Direct reference: “The first item is FWC9.1 FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto updates on the community benefits plan, social procurement, workforce development, Liberty Village and Fort York neighborhood plan, legacy initiatives, community grants, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 budget and revenue status.”

2) Transit Mobility Enhancements Tied to FIFA (general topic, linked to FWC9.1 discussions) - Emphasis on leveraging FIFA logistics to advance transit improvements, including rapid transit concepts and connectivity to Bentway/Fort York, with a directive to align multiple initiatives ahead of FIFA. - Quote: “The mayor's directive recently to explore TSP on the other lines... gives us a unique opportunity to pull all the different pieces together in time for FIFA.” - Timeline notes include procurement and one-month public consultation precedents: “we have enough time to procure the contractors... and to do public consultation as it was done in immaculate one-month fashion before.”

3) Waste Management, Tri-Sort, and Reusable Initiatives (Exhibition Place) - Focus on tri-sort stream stations at Exhibition Place, funding to purchase tri-sort bins, and ensuring ongoing use for events: “providing additional funds to Xplace to purchase new bins that allow for tri-stream sorting... ensuring that they are going to use this type of sorting moving forward.” - Reusable cup program discussion highlighted cost and feasibility concerns: “The uptake is very, very problematic, and I'm just wondering if enough work has been done with respect to discussion and looking to see how feasible this is.” and budget adequacy: “Is the $200,000 budget adequate for the reusable cup initiative?” - Public input channel mentioned through ongoing engagement with community advisory bodies and residents.

4) Public Engagement and Workforce Development as Part of FIFA Legacy - Emphasis on involving community advisory bodies and progressing workforce development targets tied to FIFA events, with councils stressing collaboration and transparency: “The program advisory bodies for all of the legacy pillars have been involved... and they will continue to be part of actively moving the initiatives forward.” - This topic shapes local hiring, vendor inclusion, and outreach before/during/after events.

5) Temporary Network Expansion at Toronto Stadium (FWC9.2) - The council approved a non-competitive contract with AMP Think for temporary network expansion and integration at Toronto Stadium to support FIFA operations. - Outcome: Approved unanimously; follow-up actions include implementing the stadium network upgrade for event operations.

Opportunities for Public Input

• Deputations are part of meeting protocol (e.g., Jordan Simons’ input on FIFA Legacy Initiative). Residents can request to deputize at future meetings to discuss FIFA planning, transit, and waste/environment initiatives.
• Public engagement processes referenced include one-month public engagement windows and ongoing community advisory body involvement. No explicit email address or public contact provided in the transcripts.

File Numbers Discussed

• FWC9.1: FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto updates (community benefits plan, etc.)
• FWC9.2: FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto non-competitive contract with AMP Think for temporary network expansion at Toronto Stadium
• Various budget figures referenced (e.g., FIFA budget, $380 million total) but without additional bylaw numbers in the transcripts provided.

Motions and Outcomes (titles and outcomes)

• Confirm Minutes from December 2, 2025

  • Outcome: Passed unanimously.

• Share Transit Presentation with Transportation Team

  • Outcome: Passed.

• Approval of FWC9.2 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto non-competitive contract with AMP Think

  • Outcome: Passed unanimously.

• Tri-Sort Stream Stations at Exhibition Place (funding for tri-sort bins)

  • Outcome: Passed.

• Funding Allocation for FIFA Legacy Projects

  • Outcome: Deferred pending finalization of the provincial funding agreement.

• Receive the Report by the Executive Committee

  • Outcome: Passed.

• General Motion on Community Engagement and Workforce Development

  • Outcome: Passed.

• Additional notes:

  • There were discussions and non-binding considerations around AI for waste management and reusable cup programs; formal motions for these were not finalized in the transcripts provided.

Councillors Present

• Deputy Mayor Asmalik
• Councillor Thompson
• Deputy Mayor Morley
• Deputy Mayor Moy
• The Mayor (referenced as present)
• Deputy Mayor Aninsley
• Madam Chair (presiding; name not specified)

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