After 25 years of planning, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, will open at the end of the week. For The National, CBC’s Peter Armstrong breaks down what the bridge promises and why Canadian taxpayers had to pay for it. 00:00 Gordie Howe Bridge set to open 00:34 Cross-border trade still matters 01:31 Faster, more efficient trips 02:47 Saving time benefits the economy 03:10 Why did Canada have to pay for it? #news #canada #usa The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news