Gregor Robertson: “We thought it’s more appropriate for us to focus on celebrating in Canada here today.”

In turn, we remain committed to opening the bridge on July 27, and to celebrating this milestone among Canadians on July 24.

Our understanding is we’re opening the bridge on Monday.

We felt it’s inappropriate to have a big joint celebration when we’re working through those challenges.

Let us remember why we built this bridge: to connect our communities and our countries, to inspire and improve lives, to create and safeguard jobs, to build a resilient future — and to build Canada strong.