Summary of Canadian Operations
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge | Blue Water Bridge | Thousand Islands International Bridge | Seaway International Bridge | |
FBCL Ownership | 50% of the bridge; 100% of Canadian bridge plaza and port of entry | 50% of each of the twin bridges; 100% of Canadian bridge plaza and port of entry | 100% Canadian Bridge; 50% Rift Bridge; 100% of Canadian bridge plaza and port of entry | 100% North Channel Bridge, 100% of Canadian toll plaza and International Road; 32% South Channel Bridge |
International Partner | Michigan Department of Transportation | Michigan Department of Transportation | Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, a New York State Public Authorities Law public benefit corporation | Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, an agency of the United States Department of Transportation |
Bridge Operator | International Bridge Administration, a distinct administrative unit within the Michigan Department of Transportation with delegated authority from Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority a separate legal entity constituted by Michigan Department of Transportation and FBCL | Canadian portion: FBCL; American portion: Michigan Department of Transportation | Thousand Islands Bridge Authority | Seaway International Bridge Corporation Limited, a subsidiary Canadian Crown corporation |
Governance Structure | Eight Directors: four Americans appointed by the Governor of Michigan; four Canadians appointed by FBCL | Canadian portion: FBCL; American portion: Michigan Department of Transportation | U.S. Chair and six Directors appointed by Jefferson County: three Americans and three Canadians (reco)mmended by FBCL | Eight Directors appointed by FBCL, four Canadians and four Americans (recommended by Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation) |