Ontario’s government says some civil servants in the province’s broader public service can work remotely on specific FIFA World Cup game days in Toronto. The government frames the change as an accommodation tied to expected impacts around major events, including local traffic and public-access disruptions. According to Global News, Ontario Public Service (OPS) unions pushed for alternative work arrangements during the tournament. The unions cite concerns about increased congestion in the area, ongoing construction, and difficulties accessing sidewalks, which they say could affect employees commuting to workplaces. The Winnipeg Free Press and Global News reports both describe the remote-work permission as applying to certain World Cup Toronto dates rather than universally across the period of the tournament. Both outlets attribute the decision to the provincial government and describe it as a temporary adjustment for the duration of the event-related disruptions. The announcements outline that remote work is permitted for eligible civil service roles on selected game days, with details and applicability determined by the government’s guidance for that timeframe.