Business Matters: World Cup to provide tourism spending bump
The upcoming FIFA World Cup may deliver a modest bump to Canada's GDP with a rise in tourism and hospitality spending. Experts predict gains from tourism alone could bring in anywhere from one to five billion dollars. Reggie Cecchini has this story and more in Business Matters for June 1, 2026.
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