Information


Registration  

Delegate Rate

‘Early Bird’ prices are available from 28 July to 19 December 2025.

The full ‘Early Bird’ standard rate is CAD 4,130.

A special ‘Early Bird’ rate of CAD 3,150 is available to:

  • any young YMCA person under 30 from anywhere in the world

  • any YMCA person from a country listed under Groups 2 and 3 of the World YMCA Travel Subsidy Policy

  • any voting delegate whose National Movement cannot afford to pay the full ‘Early Bird’ registration fee to send him/her to Toronto

  • any member of the World Federation of YMCA Retirees who cannot afford to pay the full ‘Early Bird’ registration fee

Standard price available from 1 January to 17 June 2026

  • The ‘Standard’ rate is CAD 4,480

Spousal/Family Rate

A spouse or family member can attend World Council as a full delegate at a reduced rate. This rate includes all meals, excursions, social activities, and program attendance. We offer a room with one bed for two people:

‘Early Bird’ Rate:

  • CAD 4,130 for Delegate 1

  • CAD 1,754 for Delegate 2

  • Total for Delegates 1 and 2: CAD 5,884

Standard Rate:

  • CAD 4,480 for Delegate 1

  • CAD 2,104 for Delegate 2

  • Total for Delegates 1 and 2: CAD 6,584

Additional Information

  • The registration fee includes all meals from Dinner on Sunday 19 July 2026 through to the final Dinner on Friday 24 July 2026; transport from the airport to Toronto city centre; up to 6 nights accommodation at either the Sheraton or Marriott Hotels in downtown Toronto from Sunday 19 July 2026 to Friday 24 July 2026; excursions; and the full World Council programme. It does NOT include international travel. (These costs are for single occupancy rooms. See below for the limited possibilities around double or twin rooms.)

  • The fees are quoted and payable in Canadian dollars (CAD) only, with a link to a Currency Converter for information.

  • Rooms with two or more beds are limited, and are therefore being prioritised for subsidised delegates.

  • There will be an option at registration for delegates to choose higher class rooms or suites for payment of an additional fee.

  • National and Local YMCAs will be able to make block bookings of ‘Early Bird’ registrations. They will then be issued with a unique code which can be applied by their delegates during registration to link the booking with the ‘Early Bird’ payment received. Please contact worldcouncil@ymca.int to make this request.

Subsidies

Following its Travel Subsidy Policy, World YMCA offers travel subsidies for two representatives for a National Movement which meets the eligibility criteria. There will also be youth subsidies available through the Change Agent programme.

Visas

The below resources have been prepared to support delegates applying for a visa to attend World Council in Toronto.

Find out if you require a Visa to enter Canada: https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Be sure to review this information in detail and apply early!

Visa Information Session 1 - Overview of the Canadian Visa Application Process & Requirements

Topics covered:

  • An overview of the Canadian visa application process

  • Insights on timelines and information on required documents

  • Guidance on how to prepare for the Canadian visa application process

Access the recordings here:

Access the presentation slides here in English, Spanish, and French.

Visa Information Session 2 on Thursday 21 August 2025 - Workshop on Navigating the Application Process

Date: Thursday 21 August 2025

Time: 09:00 ET/Toronto, 14:00 BST/London, 15:00 CEST/Geneva, 21:00 HKT/Hong Kong

Duration: 1.5 hours

Topics covered:

  • World Council 2026 Registration process and requirements

  • Navigating the online Visa Application portal

  • Downloading Forms from the IRCC website

  • Reviewing the Document Checklist

  • Understanding the Biometrics submission process

  • Q&A

About Your Host City and Country

  • Accommodations

    Your YMCA World Council registration includes 6 nights of accommodation, from Sunday 19 July to Friday 24 July, at one of two premier downtown hotels — the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel or the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

    Just 600 metres apart, both venues offer comfort and convenience in the heart of the city. The Sheraton Centre will host the majority of World Council events.

    To ensure every delegate enjoys equal access, shared experiences, and a strong sense of community, all accommodations are arranged within these event hotels.

    It’s more than a stay — it’s where connection and inspiration begin.

  • Toronto

    The biggest city in Canada, Toronto is a dynamic, multicultural city known for its vibrant neighbourhoods, global cuisine, arts, and major events. Beneath its modern energy lies a rich history, deeply rooted in the traditions and stewardship of Indigenous Peoples.

    Toronto is on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat people. Today, it is still home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

    Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and is part of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between Indigenous nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.

  • Canada

    Canada is a vast and diverse country known for its welcoming spirit, natural beauty, and multiculturalism. With over 38 million people across ten provinces and three territories, it spans six time zones and is the second-largest country in the world by land area.

    This land has been home to Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years—with rich cultures, languages, and traditions that continue to shape Canada today. Now, it continues to grow through its values of democracy, multiculturalism, and an ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation.

    From the rugged coastlines of the Atlantic to the wide-open prairies, from the towering Rockies to the dancing Northern Lights, and from vibrant cities like Toronto to iconic natural wonders like Niagara Falls, Canada’s landscape is as beautiful and diverse as its people.