Canadian History
May 31,1997
May 31, 1997 - The 12.9-kilometre (8 mi) Confederation bridge opened. Construction took place from October 1993 to May 1997 and cost C$1.3 billion.Following the election of the Progressive Conservative government of Brian Mulroney, with its agenda for regional development articulated as “Mega-Projects”. Public Works Canada called for formal construction proposals in 1987. The Confederation Bridge, provides Prince Edward Island, with a year round mainland link. Fulfilling a Federal Government covenant to Prince Edward Island for joining Confederation.
Brian Mulroney - 18th Prime Minister of Canada
" If your only objective is to be popular, you're going to be popular but you will be known as the Prime Minister who achieved nothing."