The Road to the Bridge
Since I was first elected, getting a new, publicly owned border crossing has been one of my number one priorities. Over 22 years as the MP for Windsor West, and even in my time as a city councilor, I have been working to ensure that this would be delivered for Windsorites and all Canadians. We’re finally here.
Timeline
Read the Hansard of Brian’s interventions by date:
In the Media
- Dec. 15, 2011 – Legislate new international bridge, Windsor MP says
- Sept. 14, 2012 – Masse pushes for cycling on DRIC bridge
- Aug. 5, 2016 – Brian Masse says Dwight Duncan’s mandate is to build, not buy, a bridge
- Sept. 5, 2016 – Ambassador Bridge needs inspection ‘centimetre by centimetre,’ MP says
- Sept. 8, 2017 – Masse demands transparency on new Moroun bridge span decision
- Sept. 13, 2017 – ‘Marc Garneau quite frankly was a jerk’: Masse blasts Liberals at bridge meeting
- Sept. 14, 2017 – Windsor West MP searching for answers on Ambassador Bridge approval
- Oct. 6, 2017 – Masse not giving up his fight over the Ambassador Bridge
- Nov. 10, 2017 – Brian Masse eyes community benefits for Sandwich Town
- Nov. 18, 2017 – Sandwich Towne residents voice concerns about impact of new bridge construction
- Dec. 1, 2017 – Masse submits recommendations to bridge authority
- Nov. 28, 2017 – As money flows for Howe bridge, Masse angry community benefits delayed
- Mar. 22, 2018 – Masse holds town hall meeting regarding Ambassador Bridge
- Oct. 26, 2021 – Masse: Let Public Name DRIC Bridge
- Mar. 2, 2022 – Masse urges Canadian response on steel for Gordie Howe Bridge project
- Aug. 17, 2022 – Masse raises concerns surrounding construction delays
- Aug. 25, 2023 – Bridge authority reverts to original plan for Sandwich Street construction; west end leaders rejoice