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Canada-U.S. Bridge Deal Shifts Toll Split | Edmonton News
Canada’s new cross-border bridge is set to open July 27th after a dramatic twist: the U.S. now gets a cut of net toll revenue from day one, ditching the original plan where Canada kept all tolls until paying off the $6.4 billion debt. The deal, finalized last week with vague details, sparked confusion over whether debt costs were included — and raised eyebrows with claims the U.S. President secured a better deal, possibly influenced by lobbying from the Ambassador Bridge’s family owners. Despite the U.S. blocking the bridge’s opening earlier, Ottawa is moving forward, with profits also…
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