The demand came after criticism of remarks by former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, who helped introduce Canada’s AI strategy in Toronto but also drew attention for comments tied to the bridge deal. MPs said the public cannot assess the terms without seeing the actual language of the agreement, including provisions on funding, governance, user fees, and timelines.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project, planned to connect Windsor, Ontario, with Detroit, Michigan, has long been billed as a key Canada–U.S. infrastructure priority. However, details about foundational elements of the cross-border arrangement have remained elusive, prompting questions from opposition benches about accountability and transparency in the negotiation process.
Lawmakers called on the government to table the text of the pact or provide a clear summary outlining how the deal will be implemented, who will oversee operations, and how costs will be distributed between the two countries. They emphasized that the public has a right to understand the mechanism by which the bridge will be financed, maintained, and regulated once it opens.
Government officials have previously outlined that the project involves a partnership approach with joint management and cost-sharing, but critics argue that without the exact agreement, it is difficult to evaluate the long-term implications for tolls, traffic management, and border security.
There was no immediate response from the department responsible for infrastructure, but the opposition reiterated demands for transparency as the project approaches a critical milestone in its development. With a target date for completion not yet publicly confirmed, analysts say clarity on the binding terms of the agreement would help reassure communities, commuters, and industry stakeholders awaiting the bridge’s opening.