Federal Bridge Corporation
Canadian government agency
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The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL; French: La société des ponts fédéraux Limitée) is the name of two successive Canadian federal Crown corporations.
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| Type | Crown corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | January 27, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Number of locations | 4 bridges (2015) |
Area served | Ontario |
Key people |
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| Revenue | CAD$40 million (2016) |
| CAD$1 million (2016) | |
| CAD$5.5 million (2016) | |
| Total assets |
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| Owner | Government of Canada |
Number of employees | 116 (2022/2023[1]) |
| Website | federalbridge |
| Footnotes [2][3] | |
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited is responsible for operating and managing the following bridges:
- Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario
- Seaway International Bridge in Cornwall, Ontario
- Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
- Thousand Islands International Bridge in the Thousand Islands
An amalgamated Crown Corporation was formed on February 1, 2015, to operate and manage the bridges operated by the original Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario (near Sarnia), that had previously been managed under the authority of the Blue Water Bridge Authority.[4]
The company is headquartered in Ottawa, and it reports to the Parliament of Canada through the Minister of Transport.
Bridges
The following bridges are managed by the company, as of November 2016[update].[5]
| Bridge Name | Location | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Water Bridge | Point Edward, Ontario | 1938 |
| Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | 1962 |
| Seaway International Bridge | Cornwall, Ontario | 1958 |
| Thousand Islands International Bridge | Lansdowne, Ontario | 1937 |
Awards and recognition
LEED certification
The Blue Water Bridge Corporate Centre in Point Edward, Ontario, was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification on June 25, 2015. LEED certification is a distinction awarded by the Canada Green Building Council for the design and operation of high-performance green buildings. The Corporate Centre is a four-story building opened in 2011, as an administrative complex for Blue Water Bridge operations. Its certification plaque is posted in the lobby of the office building in Point Edward.[6]
