Team Canada to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the largest Canada-US infrastructure project

Media advisory

Monday, March 4, 2024 – Members of the media are invited for a unique photo opportunity as the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry as well as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, visit the largest infrastructure project between Canada and the USA.

The Ministers and the Ambassador will be joined by members of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WBDA) to tour this once in-a generation project between Canada and the US.

Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. EST (visit begins at 3 p.m.)
Place: 1001 Springwells Court, Detroit MI

Notes for media:

  • Media interested in attending are requested to RSVP at info@wdbridge.com by Tuesday March 5th, 10 a.m.
  • Personnel from the WDBA will be onsite to direct media to the appropriate parking area.
  • Some terrain may be uneven which could pose a challenge for those with mobility concerns. Appropriate footwear is encouraged.

Contacts

Shanti Cosentino
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
343-576-4365
Shanti.Cosentino@international.gc.ca

Audrey Champoux
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
audrey.champoux@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
media@international.gc.ca

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