Canada, fentanyl

Canada's 'fentanyl czar' will be appointed before Trump's tariff pause ends: public safety minister
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada's new "fentanyl czar" will be appointed before U.S. President Donald Trump's next deadline for imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods.
Canada’s fentanyl czar details should clear ‘by end of week,’ minister says
The details for Canada's new fentanyl czar are expected to be finalized by the end of the week, with Canadians likely to hear 'very shortly' after what this new role will entail.
Canada says it will appoint 'fentanyl czar' to avoid Trump tariff threats
According to US estimates, an average of 205 Americans have died each day of opioid overdoses in recent years, mostly from fentanyl. Canada has seen 21 deaths per day, according to the latest data, but its population is about twelve times smaller.
‘Fentanyl czar’ will ‘absolutely’ be appointed before end of tariff pause, says McGuinty
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the scope of the new ‘fentanyl czar’ job will be finalized ‘by the end of this week.’ McGuinty added that he has raised with his American counterparts that ‘there are also drug challenges coming northward.
Fentanyl czar to help execute plan to minimize or eliminate drug in Canada, Public Safety Minister says
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says the person chosen to be fentanyl czar, a new position that Canada is creating after a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, will need to play a commanding role in a national campaign to stamp out illegal production and distribution of the deadly opioid.
'Fentanyl czar' will serve as liaison between U.S. and Canada, minister says
Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty says Canada's new "fentanyl czar" will serve as a liaison between Canada and the U.S. on cross-border efforts to curb fentanyl traffic.
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Canada's new Fentanyl Czar will 'absolutely' be appointed within 30 days, says public safety minister
OTTAWA — The terms of reference for appointing Canada’s first Fentanyl Czar will be finalized by the end of the week, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Thursday, who also committed ...
McGuinty, Ford, say fentanyl and border concerns shared with U.S.
One day after President Donald Trump paused his 25 per cent tariff threat, Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford says Canada has its ...
Meet the Trump whisperer trying to save Canada’s economy
Dominic LeBlanc has no time for “51st state” jokes. He’s too busy trying to keep the U.S. from slapping tariffs on its ...
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Canada Expands Border Security Measures with New Initiatives Against Organized Crime and Fentanyl Trafficking
The Government of Canada has announced expanded efforts to strengthen border security, building upon the $1.3 billion Border Plan introduced in December 2024. Minister of Public Safety David ...
Fentanyl czar to work across jurisdictions: McGuinty
Canadian Public Safety Minister David McGuinty provided additional details Tuesday about the appointment of a “fentanyl czar, ...
Federal, provincial politicians stress importance of Canada-U.S. trade, security at border pit stop
Federal and provincial politicians made a stop at the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba on Tuesday, after tariffs of 25 per cent ...
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No Canadian soldiers assigned to border enforcement, public safety minister says
He also says Canada’s promised contribution of $200 million to fight organized crime and fentanyl trafficking is in addition ...
Canada to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday that designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations would give police “more powers to… track the money, follow the assets and disrupt ...