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For the first time in almost a century, Canada’s busiest border crossing – between Detroit and Windsor – is expanding. The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finally connected after six years of construction and a slew of delays, cost increases and political woes. The bridge is expected to improve trade between Canada and the U.S., while bolstering Windsor’s economic revitalization.
The Globe’s national science reporter, Ivan Semeniuk, joins the show to discuss the bridge’s progress, what its economic effects will be and why the bridge is more than just a physical connection.
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Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the border crossing between Detroit and Windsor is the busiest in North America. In fact, it is the busiest in Canada. This version has been corrected.