Questions remain over Gordie Howe bridge opening deal
Gordie Howe International Bridge deal faces scrutiny over tolls and profit-sharing See what the Canada-U.S. agreement means for revenue, transparency, and rates
Federal officials are facing questions after announcing a CanadaU.S. agreement that will allow the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, to open on July 27.
The deal includes cooperative measures on toll governance and transparency, plus a 15year economic development fund tied to a share of bridge profits. Officials have said Canada will continue collecting toll revenue, with net profits split after bridge costs and debt are covered.
Conservative MPs are pressing the government to release the full agreement and explain how the profitsharing, toll changes, and economic fund will work. They say Canadians deserve clearer answers about what was negotiated and what it will mean for tolls and revenues.