Wildfire smoke has been blowing into the city since Sunday though residents should should expect some relief by early morning Thursday, Environment Canada said.

Smoke from wildfires in Manitoba, a Western province facing its worst fire season in 30 years, has created hazardous air quality conditions across Eastern Canada and the United States.

The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. The 48-team World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Canada is hosting 13 matches — seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

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Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality and extreme heat in Toronto on Monday as southern Ontario braces for a week filled with hot and humid weather.

After a seven day heat wave, Toronto will see temperatures cool down to seasonal levels by Thursday evening. This comes after smoky air in Toronto prompted many camps to make last-minute changes, especially on Monday, when the city’s Air Quality Health Index reached a “very high risk” rating of over 10.

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms.

Western winds have pushed smoke plumes from Prairie wildfires toward Quebec and Ontario, including Toronto and the GTA

Drone video captured wildfire smoke blanketing the skyline in Toronto, Canada on Monday (July 14).

Environment Canada has placed Toronto, and the surrounding GTA, under both a heat wave and a poor air quality warning due to wildfire smoke.

According to IQAir's global air quality ranking, Toronto is currently the second most polluted city in the entire world. It puts the 6ix ahead of major cities known for chronic pollution, such as Lahore, Delhi and Shanghai, and it's all thanks to the smoke drifting in from wildfires burning across northern Ontario.

The City of Toronto is providing free portable air conditioners to low-income, vulnerable seniors as part of a pilot program that started this spring.