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Ottawa saying little about Toronto’s call to block ICE from World Cup
The motion cites ICE’s controversial tactics and says Canadian law enforcement should handle security at the 13 World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
- Last week, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow led a council motion urging federal ministers to reject any ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games, though Ottawa officials have not responded directly to the request.
- Earlier this week, Amnesty International Canada released a report warning that any ICE presence during the tournament would be "risky." Campaigner Julia Sande said, "Their presence could certainly send a chilling message."
- Canada is co-hosting the 39-day FIFA World Cup, with 13 matches scheduled across Toronto and Vancouver. ICE currently maintains five offices in Canada, including locations in both host cities.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's office stated that Canadian law enforcement agencies are "solely responsible for law enforcement in Canada." Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's spokesperson Myah Tomasi added that Canada "looks forward to welcoming the world."
- Amnesty International reported that protests against ICE policies have already occurred in both Canadian host cities, despite Homeland Security claims that "obviously, ICE does not conduct immigration enforcement operations in foreign countries.
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Ottawa saying little about Toronto’s call to block ICE from World Cup
OTTAWA - The federal government is not responding directly to a Toronto city council motion opposing the presence of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at upcoming FIFA World
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