This past Sunday, FIFA announced its plan to host 13 World Cup games between Toronto and Vancouver in 2026 – a move that promises to significantly boost jobs and tourism in both cities.

Aarij Wasti, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Entertainment & Sports Law Group with more than 14 years’ experience working with FIFA Qatar, spoke with Canadian Press yesterday about what the plans could mean for Canada’s tourism sector as a whole.

“Here is a genuine opportunity to position our country on an international stage ... to further grow tourism and tourism opportunities.” – Aarij Wasti, partner

Click the link below to read the full article, which was syndicated in CBC, CTV, Global News and CityNews among numerous other outlets across the country:

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