Carney Faces Scrutiny Over Gordie Howe Bridge Revenue Split

Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing criticism over the transparency of the agreement to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. As CityNews Toronto first reported, the text of the agreement released this week reveals that for the first 15 years of operation, half of Canada's net revenues from the bridge will be paid into a regional development fund managed by the United States.

This revelation contradicts previous statements made by the Prime Minister. As reported by CityNews Toronto, Carney had previously asserted that toll revenues would not be split with the U.S. until Canada's construction debts were fully repaid.

Speaking to reporters in Charlottetown on July 23, 2026, Carney admitted he could have been more clear in his explanations of the deal. He clarified that his previous comments referred to the original agreement with the state of Michigan, which remains active and stipulates that tolls will be split with that state only after Canada is paid back, a process expected to take decades.

However, the current arrangement regarding the U.S.-run regional development fund has drawn fire from political opponents. CityNews Toronto reports that Conservatives have accused the Prime Minister of misinforming the Canadian public and caving to the United States to ensure the bridge opens to traffic next week.