Ottawa announces up to $145-million in security funding for World Cup
Police say thousands of officers will be needed for biggest security operation in Vancouver and Toronto’s history
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Open this photo in gallery:Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the World Cup is one of the biggest and most complicated sporting events Canada has ever hosted. Its estimated total costs from all three levels of government will top $1-billion.Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe federal government is pledging up to $145-million for security during the World Cup, to help host cities Vancouver and Toronto deal with rising costs associated with an unprecedented police deployment during the soccer tournament. The money, announced Wednesday at a renovated BMO Field in Toronto, will help police monitor and prevent potential safety threats related to hooliganism, large-scale protests and terror attacks.
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