Mandate, Mission and Governing Legislation

Mandate

Under the terms of its Letters Patent and of the Crossing Agreement, WDBA is responsible for carrying out the obligations of the Crossing Authority as a party to the Crossing Agreement and to construct, and/or operate the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Governing Legislation

WDBA is a non-agent Crown corporation established by Letters Patent pursuant to ss.29(1) of the International Bridges and Tunnels Act. It is a Schedule III, Part I parent Crown corporation under Part X of the Financial Administration Act (FAA).

• More information on the Letters Patent of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
• More information on the Crossing Agreement
• More information on the International Bridges and Tunnels Act