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Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens for travel and trade

Gordie Howe Bridge officially opens for travel and trade

Author: CBC July 28, 2026 Duration: 45:23
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After months of political delays, trade and passenger traffic are finally moving across the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Detroit Regional Chamber's president and CEO joins us to discuss the corridor's opening. Plus, the prime minister has called for three August byelections — the Power Panel discusses if the government's slim majority is at risk.


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