Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: What will Vancouver get from hosting seven World Cup games for $581M?

Mo Amir, host of the podcast This is VANCOLOUR, and Kyla Lee, a Vancouver criminal lawyer for Acumen Law Corporation, weigh in on the latest $581M estimate for Vancouver hosting seven FIFA games in 2026, what’s next for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and the impact of the ongoing closure of London Drugs stores.

“I don’t think it’s worth the price tag. I’m going to be embarrassed when the World Cup is here and we’re celebrating the fact that Vancouver is on international television while people who live in this city can barely afford to live in this city, are not happy, are struggling to access the basic services they need and don’t feel safe. And here we are – acting like we’re this world-class city…”

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