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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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Canadians Cut Back on U.S. Travel for Eighth Month in a Row

                             Trips to the United States by automobile fell by 32.6 per cent to 2.2 million in August.

Canadian travel to the United States continues to slide, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

In August, Canadian residents made just over 2.8 million return trips south of the border, a 29.7% drop compared to the same month last year. The majority of these journeys—about 2.2 million—were by car, down 32.6% year-over-year. Air travel also fell, with 608,800 return trips by plane, representing a 17% decline.

Interestingly, the trend is not mirrored on the other side of the border. For only the third time since 2006 (excluding pandemic-era anomalies), more Americans travelled to Canada than Canadians to the U.S. in August.

Analysts suggest that a mix of economic pressures, shifting consumer habits, and ongoing political tensions may be discouraging Canadians from heading south. Meanwhile, U.S. tourism operators are feeling the pinch as one of their most reliable visitor groups continues to pull back.


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