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ICE Says Its Agents in Canada Are Unarmed and Non-Operational

Canadian officials emphasize that only domestic police have authority at tournament sites.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) agents patrol around the Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce)
A spokesperson for federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said last week ICE has no authority or jurisdiction on Canadian soil.

Overview

  • ICE said its Homeland Security Investigations staff in Canada do not carry guns and do not make arrests or execute warrants.
  • The agency said these staff are posted at the U.S. embassy in Ottawa and consulates in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal to help with cross‑border crime cases.
  • A spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said ICE has no authority or jurisdiction in Canada and that Canadian police handle enforcement.
  • Toronto city council passed a motion opposing any ICE role at local World Cup matches after Vancouver councillors floated a similar step that did not advance.
  • Amnesty International warned that even a non-enforcement presence could deter some fans and prompt protests, pointing to recent pushback when ICE supported security at the Winter Olympics in Italy.