# Toronto Bans World Cup Gifts for Staff

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-06-01T22:52:10+00:00
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## Resource

Toronto City Hall is cracking down on World Cup-related gifts and perks, with City Manager Paul Johnson issuing a strict memo banning staff from accepting anything tied to the tournament—except when officially assigned and documented. The move follows scrutiny over officials attending high-profile events like last year’s World Series without clear justification, aiming to preserve public trust. While perks like tickets or VIP access are off-limits, employees are encouraged to enjoy the World Cup personally and keep any official merchandise earned through work duties. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c037e4c00bc17e7a

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