FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee
The full agenda, as filed
All 2 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
FWC7.1adopted
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Procurement Plan Update
This report provides an update to the procurement plan associated with the planning and execution of the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) in Toronto. Updates include the award of contracts to date and requests to negotiate and award on items captured in a confidential attachment. This report puts forward recommendations to the procurement plan related to both capital and operational services previously approved by City Council on May 21 and 22, 2025 ( EX23.16 ) as well as updates the procurement award authority thresholds, in accordance with the revisions to Chapter 195 approved by City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025 ( GG20.10 ) . Procurements undertaken in accordance with the procurement plan in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public on an individual basis in accordance with the processes for approval at the earliest opportunity that ensures and maintains the competitiveness of the procurement process, which may be at the time of award or following the closing of the procurement transactions.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 ,Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed in accordance with the updated procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors whose initial quotations do not exceed targets outlined in the procurement plan as set out in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 9, 2025) from the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026 ,Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to proceed in accordance with the updated procurement plan to procure the goods and services required for the delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. City Council authorize the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat and the Chief Procurement Officer to negotiate and enter into contracts with vendors whose initial quotations do not exceed targets outlined in the procurement plan as set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential at this time as it pertains to criteria to be applied to negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the City of Toronto and be made public at the discretion of the Chief Procurement Officer following the award or closing of the contemplated procurement transactions.
FWC7.2adopted
FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Legacy Update
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC26) represents an unprecedented opportunity for the City of Toronto to showcase its global reputation as a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant city. This report provides an update specific to legacy initiatives and reflects the City's commitment to ensuring that the benefits of hosting the FWC26 are felt widely across communities, support local economic growth, enhance civic engagement, and strengthen Toronto's position as a world-class destination for major international events. This report seeks Council approval for in-year budget adjustments to advance initiatives in 2025. Development and review of FWC26 legacy initiatives is ongoing and subsequent initiatives will be brought forward in future reports. This report is a coordinated response, providing updates and addressing directives from City Council, led by the FIFA World Cup 2026 (FWC26) Toronto Secretariat, in collaboration with various Divisions including Parks and Recreation, Toronto Water, Social Development, Economic Development and Culture, Environment, Climate and Forestry, Purchasing and Materials Management, People and Equity, and Corporate Real Estate Management. Legacy elements are central to the planning of the FWC26 in Toronto. The infrastructure projects at both Toronto Stadium and Centennial Park represent the largest legacy investments that will benefit Torontonians long after the tournament ends. This report specifically focuses on five legacy themes and the first phase of work being done by the Program Advisory Bodies. Engagement of community leaders and organizations has been essential to this work and ensures that equity, economic inclusion, and community vibrancy remain at the core of preparations and legacy planning for 2026 and beyond. An update specific to Community Benefits and Social Procurement was provided in the report to the FWC26 Subcommittee in September 2025 .
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Subcommittee recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation by $37,500 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office. 2. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development by $120,000 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to work with other Divisions as required to include additional transfers as part of the 2026 budget process, within the $5 million designated for legacy initiatives.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat recommends that: 1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation by $37,500 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office. 2. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development by $120,000 gross and $0 net, funded by a transfer from FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy initiatives within the 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager's Office. 3. City Council direct the Executive Director, FIFA World Cup 2026, Toronto Secretariat to work with other Divisions as required to include additional transfers as part of the 2026 budget process, within the $5 million designated for legacy initiatives.