Vancouver councillors want ICE banned from FIFA World Cup:
Coun. Pete Fry says the presence of ICE could lead to protests or boycotts, and poses a “very serious ...
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Vancouver Moves to Block ICE at World CupA motion aims to exclude ICE agents from Vancouver during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to prevent protests and security concerns.
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- Councillor Pete Fry introduced a motion to prohibit ICE officers from participating in World Cup security operations in Vancouver.
- Fry expressed concerns that ICE’s presence could spark protests or boycotts, threatening the event’s success.
- While ICE agents currently operate in Canadian cities, no official plans exist to increase their numbers for the tournament.
- Political analysts view the motion as largely symbolic but important for asserting Canadian values and sovereignty.
In the unlikely event that the Canadian government chooses not to exercise our sovereign rights around preventing what is arguably a very hostile and poorly received enforcement operation in our nation, I think we at least would have taken a stand as a city and said that this is not something that is reflective of our values.— Councillor Pete Fry discussing the importance of his motion to ban ICE during the FIFA World Cup.
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