Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jack Farrell
Publication Date: January 29, 2025 - 19:33
Smith says Ottawa should appoint ‘border czar’ to work collaboratively with U.S.
January 29, 2025
As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta’s premier says Ottawa should appoint a “border czar” to work collaboratively with the United States.Danielle Smith told reporters Wednesday that a Canadian border czar would work with American counterpart Tom Homan to crack down on fentanyl and illegal crossings – something U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said is a major issue.Smith said having a border czar, on top of a $1.3-billion border security plan pledged by Ottawa, would further help Canada’s chances to avoid the tariffs that Trump has threatened to impose on Saturday.
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