Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar'

Canada should appoint ’border czar’ to work collaboratively with U.S.: Danielle Smith
CALGARY — 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.
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Danielle Smith said a Canadian border czar would work with their U.S. counterpart to crack down on fentanyl and illegal crossings — something Trump has repeatedly said is an issue.
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