Ottawa to Spend $1B Acquiring Historic Quebec Bridge From CN

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the purchase of the Quebec City bridge from Canadian National, May 15, 2024 in Quebec City. From left, MP Joel Lightbound, Jean-Yves Duclos, minister of Public Services and Procurement, Trudeau, Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand and Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Ottawa has come to an agreement with the Canadian National Railway (CN) to acquire the historic Quebec Bridge and spend $40 million annually over 25 years to rehabilitate the structure.

Speaking from Quebec City, Prime Minister Trudeau confirmed on May 15 prior media reports that the federal government had reached an agreement with CN.