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FIFA World Cup 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet as a Canadian

  Canada is officially a World Cup host nation — and today the country kicks off its home opener. Here's the honest breakdown of what this tournament means for your money, whether you're sitting in the stands, watching from the couch, or just trying to book a hotel room anywhere near Toronto or Vancouver. 🏆 Canada's Home Games: The Schedule at a Glance For the first time since 1986, Canada is back on the men's World Cup stage — and this time, we're co-hosting it. Les Rouges, under head coach Jesse Marsch, are playing three group-stage matches on home soil: Date Match Venue Time (ET) June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina BMO Field, Toronto 3:00 PM June 18 Canada vs. Qatar BC Place, Vancouver 6:00 PM June 24 Canada vs. Switzerland BC Place, Vancouver 3:00 PM The squad skews young — average age 25 — and leans heavily on superstar captain Alphonso Davies, who has been racing to recover from injury in time to feature. With 13 total games being played across Toronto and ...
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Ontario Refers Skills Fund Audit to Police Amid Irregularities

David Piccini, Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development speaks as Ontario Premier Doug Ford listens during a funding announcement in Hamilton, Ont., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.


The Ontario government has asked the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to investigate a company that received millions from the province’s Skills Development Fund after a forensic audit uncovered financial irregularities.

A routine audit in 2023 flagged concerns with the company, prompting a deeper forensic review. The audit findings have now been forwarded to police for investigation. The company at the center of the probe, Keel Digital Solutions (also known as Keel Mind), had received more than $37 million in provincial funding to develop mental health support platforms, including initiatives aimed at assisting police services.

The Skills Development Fund, overseen by Labour Minister David Piccini, is a $2.5 billion program designed to support training and workforce development projects across Ontario. However, the fund has faced growing controversy in recent weeks over transparency and accountability in how grants are awarded.

Keel Digital Solutions has defended its record, stating that no “red flags” were raised during earlier reviews. Still, the government’s decision to involve the OPP underscores the seriousness of the concerns raised by auditors.

This development adds to mounting scrutiny of the Ford government’s handling of the Skills Development Fund, with critics demanding clearer oversight of taxpayer dollars. The OPP investigation will determine whether any criminal wrongdoing occurred in the administration or use of the funds.


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