Canada, fentanyl

Canada appoints former Mountie as fentanyl czar to combat production of the dangerous opioid
Canada has named a former deputy commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as the country’s fentanyl czar.
Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Canada, fulfilling a promise made to U.S. President Donald Trump, on Tuesday appointed a senior intelligence official to the new post of fentanyl czar, saying he would coordinate the fight against smuggling of the drug.
Prime Minister announces the appointment of Canada’s new Fentanyl Czar
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new Fentanyl Czar, effective immediately.
What is a 'fentanyl czar' — and why will Canada appoint one? Here's what we know so far
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada is making a commitment, among others, to appoint a “fentanyl czar.” Here's what we know so far.
What difficulties lie ahead for Canada's new fentanyl czar? | Canada Tonight
Former RCMP officer Sherry Benson-Podolchuk discusses what skills former senior Mountie Kevin Brosseau might need to succeed in his new role as Canada's fentanyl czar, along with some of the challenges that come with policing the Canada-U.
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.
What's a 'fentanyl czar'? The Canadian government is still figuring that out
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon, he had a new proposition: ...
Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump’s tariff threats
The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the ...
Justin Trudeau names his fentanyl czar fulfilling a pledge made to Donald Trump
Kevin Brosseau, a former RCMP deputy commissioner and deputy national security adviser to Trudeau, was appointed to the new ...
What is a ‘fentanyl czar’ and what powers could they have?
The trade war between Canada and the U.S. is on pause after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to measures addressing President Donald Trump’s concerns over fentanyl trafficking.
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 ...
Fentanyl smuggling is not a major crisis at Canada-US border, despite Trump's claims
Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed 'massive' amounts of fentanyl are entering the US via its border with Canada. A 2022 ...
Federal government to appoint a “fentanyl czar” to improve border security
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Fentanyl czar needs to focus beyond the border to tackle epidemic, experts say
Slowing the spread of fentanyl in Canada would require legislative and policing changes that could allow law enforcement to ...