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The Bridge Committee has been following the news closely for the release of the new Federal Budget, which finally occurred on Tuesday, November 4th. Here is what we gathered:
Canada’s Federal Budget 2025 did not announce new funding or a specific new commitment for an additional Ottawa-Gatineau bridge, as the federal government had already committed to the project in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.
Key details regarding the bridge project as of 2025:
Prior Commitment: The commitment to build a sixth interprovincial bridge in the east end (Montée Paiement— Aviation Parkway Corridor) was made in the previous fall’s economic statement.
Funding: The government had already pledged $221 million for the planning, design, and site preparation work, which is underway in 2025.
Status in 2025: Throughout 2025, various announcements were made regarding the next phases of the project, including conducting impact studies, developing the design, and preparing a procurement strategy.
Timeline: Construction is currently expected to begin between 2032 and 2034, with the bridge potentially opening by 2034. The actual construction costs will be much higher than the current planning funds and would be detailed in future budgets.
However, we should also keep in mind that all of the above depends on the Budget being adopted by Parliament, the critical vote being scheduled for mid-November.
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