On June 15, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor Rick Snyder announced an agreement between Canada and Michigan to build a new, publicly-owned bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario (Consulate General of Canada, 2012). For information on the New International Trade Crossing, including radio broadcasts and frequently asked questions, please click on any of the resources below.
Resources
New International Trade Crossing Website
NITC Michigan Frequently Asked Questions
News Coverage
Canadians are offended by lies in anti-bridge ads, says consulate general
MLive – October 9, 2012
Experts say new international bridge won’t cost Michigan taxpayers
Detroit Free Press – September 23, 2012
Bridging the Border: Living with a new bridge
Michigan Radio, August 17, 2012
Bridging the Border: Who decides?
Michigan Radio, August 16, 2012
Bridging the Border: Influence of money
Michigan Radio, August 15, 2012
Bridging the Border: Who pays?
Michigan Radio, August 14, 2012
Bridging the Border: Do we need a new bridge?
Michigan Radio, August 13, 2012