News From City of Toronto's BIA Office

FIFA World Cup 2026 Business & Institute Travel Demand Guide

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Business & Institution Travel Demand Guide was recently commissioned and published by the City’s FIFA Host City Secretariat to help businesses and institutions, especially those affected by the road closures on match days. This resource is full of information and best practices for businesses to plan, including their delivery schedules and travel plans for staff. EDC has encouraged the primary messaging to be “plan ahead”, “transit first” and “adjust travel times” rather than “work from home”, although it remains on the City’s official Mobility Plan list as a tool for traffic demand management. For other resources like the Community Activation Toolkit and the guide, visit the City’s Host City site: https://torontofwc26.ca/

2026 Levies and Assessment

The 2026 levies and assessment list by BIA is attached. The BIAs levy disbursement schedule depends on their respective auditor’s submission of BIAs 2025 audited financial statement and management letter before the deadline on Friday September 11, 2026, preferably by the end of August. The tentative levy disbursement schedule for BIA Operating Budgets Reports is as follows:

• 1^st disbursement – Report 1 fully issued as of now. Report 2 expected around June 5, 2026.

• 2^nd disbursement – expected around June 30, 2026.

• 3^rd disbursement – expected around September 30, 2026

2026 Levies and Assessment by BIA.pdf

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Dining District Program – Stream 2

The Dining District Program supports Toronto’s diverse culinary and restaurant scene, particularly in areas where outdoor dining is less common. Stream Two supports high-impact projects that enhance outdoor dining experiences and attract visitors to Toronto’s restaurant neighbourhoods. This competitive funding stream prioritizes creative, well-developed proposals that animate public spaces, support restaurants and bars, and generate measurable economic and community impact citywide. Applications are open until June 30 at 4 p.m. Information sessions will be held on May 28 at 2 p.m. and June 11 at 10 a.m. Learn more and apply.