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FIFA World Cup 2026 & Your Wallet: How to Cash In Right Now

  The biggest sporting event in history is happening right now in Canada. Here's what it means for your money — whether you own property, rent, or just want to watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Canadian soil on June 12 — and whether you've been following the matches or not, this tournament is already leaving a mark on Canadian wallets. Toronto and Vancouver are hosting games through July 19, and the economic ripple effects are very real: in hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and yes, your tax return. If you're a homeowner — especially in Toronto or the GTA — there's still time to benefit. And if you're simply a Canadian taxpayer, it's worth knowing exactly what this tournament is costing us, and what we're getting back. Here's everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup and your money. The Big Picture: What This Tournament Is Worth to Canada FIFA projects that hosting the World Cup will contribute up to CAD $3.8 billion in eco...
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Back-to-Work Order, Strike Continues Amid Government Intervention

 

                                            Demonstrators hold placards on the day the strike begins.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Extend Strike Despite Federal Arbitration Order

Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), have vowed to continue their strike despite a federal back-to-work order issued less than 12 hours after the work stoppage began. The government’s intervention, led by Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu, mandates binding arbitration and the resumption of airline operations, but union leaders say they’re not backing down.

CUPE, which represents 10,000 flight attendants, criticized the government’s swift action, accusing Hajdu of capitulating to Air Canada’s demands and undermining workers’ rights. “To legislate us back to work 12 hours after we started? I’m sorry, snowstorms have shut down Air Canada for longer than we were allowed to strike,” said Lillian Speedie, vice-president of CUPE Local 4092.

The strike, which began early Saturday morning after failed last-minute negotiations, has led to the cancellation of over 700 flights and disrupted travel plans for more than 130,000 passengers daily. Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz and PAL remain unaffected.

Key issues in the dispute include wage stagnation over the past decade and unpaid labor during non-flight duties. CUPE has organized national demonstrations at major airports including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, signaling continued resistance to the arbitration order.

Despite Air Canada’s announcement that flights would resume Sunday evening, the union insists picket lines will remain active until further notice. Both parties are expected to return to the bargaining table this week, though tensions remain high.


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