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Canada to Name Fentanyl Czar

  • #United States of America
  • #Canada
  • #Drug abuse & traffic
  • #Border wall
Canada to Name Fentanyl Czar
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FEB 7
Above: David McGuinty, Canada's public safety minister, during a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.  Image copyright: Kamara Morozuk/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty images
story last updated FEB 7

The Spin

Narrative A

The appointment of a fentanyl czar demonstrates Canada's serious commitment to border security and willingness to work collaboratively with the US to address drug trafficking, while protecting vital economic relationships worth billions in trade.

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Narrative B

The rushed appointment appears to be a political move primarily designed to appease US demands rather than address real security concerns. Existing agencies are already capable of handling border issues but lack adequate resources and staffing.

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