Canada to Name Fentanyl Czar

Published FEB 7 2025

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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 credit: Kamara Morozuk/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty images

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.

The Logic Hstoday

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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