In 2022, when the Grey Cup Festival was last hosted in Regina, it generated close to $70 million in economic activity across Canada.

Mike Tate, CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce, said he expects the direct economic impact for Regina to climb when the festival returns in 2027.

“With inflation and things costing more these days, without a doubt, we could see an increase,” he said.

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He was pleasantly surprised by the announcement, especially since Regina hosted the festival only three years ago.

But Tate welcomes the party.

“There’s going to be lots of people her

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