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5 Things to Know Today: New Bridge Tolls, Rising Tariffs and Your August Benefit Payments

July 23, 2026 From a new border crossing with its toll prices finally locked in, to a fresh round of U.S. tariffs and a reminder on next month's benefit cheques — here's what's moving markets, prices, and paycheques for Canadians today. 1. The Gordie Howe Bridge Finally Opens July 27 — Tolls Are Locked In After three postponed openings, the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit is set to open to traffic on July 27. The toll schedule is now published: a standard passenger-vehicle crossing costs $8.00 CAD, dropping to $6.00 CAD if you register for the bridge's "Breakaway" discount account ahead of time. That undercuts the privately owned Ambassador Bridge (roughly $10 USD for passenger vehicles) and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel (about $8.25 CAD). Commercial truckers signed up for Breakaway will pay $6.90 USD per axle, works out to about $34.50 for a typical five-axle rig — less than half what the Ambassador Bridge charges. What it means ...
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Federal Officials Ignored Auditor’s Call to Report Suspicious $160-Million Contract to RCMP


Federal officials have reportedly ignored calls from an auditor to refer a suspicious $160-million contract to the RCMP for investigation. The auditor, who was involved in a federal program prioritizing Indigenous companies, produced a report alleging that a large nurse staffing agency exploited its Indigenous partner and submitted fraudulent documents. Despite the auditor's substantial evidence and recommendation to involve the RCMP, federal officials chose not to act, citing concerns about potential troubles.

The contract in question was an eight-year agreement to deliver nursing services in remote Indigenous communities. The auditor's findings led to the removal of the joint venture from the Indigenous Business Directory managed by Indigenous Services Canada.

This case highlights ongoing issues within federal procurement practices and raises questions about accountability and transparency in handling allegations of fraud.



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