B.C. will receive $100 million from the federal government for World Cup security, but the provincial public safety minister says the final price tag won’t be known for weeks as security arrangements are still being worked out.
Nina Krieger’s statement in the legislature on Wednesday comes as the first FIFA game is just six weeks away.
“So, as you can imagine, the costs related to safety and security will continue to evolve, as we finalize preparations to welcome the world to the FIFA 2026 games,” Krieger said.
She made the announcement after Premier David Eby said the federal government confirmed that B.C. will receive the $100 million to help pay for security….