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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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Europe Pushes Back on U.S.-Russia Summit Over Ukraine Land Talks

 

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, centre, talks with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, left, and Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, right. Kallas said a sustainable piece for Ukraine and Russia means ‘aggression cannot be rewarded.’                  

    

As tensions mount ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, European leaders have issued a firm rebuke to suggestions that Washington and Moscow could negotiate land swaps involving Ukraine without Kyiv’s participation. The summit, set for Friday, has sparked alarm across Europe after U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of “swapping territories” as part of a potential peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that “all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine” and warned that “aggression cannot be rewarded”. Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed the sentiment, stating that territorial decisions “cannot be made over the heads” of Ukrainians and their European allies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected any proposal that involves ceding land to Russia, calling such ideas “dead decisions” that would undermine peace efforts. Despite mounting pressure, Zelenskyy insists that Ukraine must be at the table for any meaningful negotiations and that a ceasefire should precede any territorial discussions.

European leaders have rallied behind Ukraine, issuing a joint statement that underscores the need for a “just and lasting peace” and reiterates their commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty. As the summit approaches, the message from Europe is clear: Ukraine’s future cannot be decided without Ukraine.

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