Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar'

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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.
Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar' as tariffs loom
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that Canada should name a “border czar” to work closely with the U.S. on border security, amid the looming threat of a sweeping 25 per cent tariff. Smith suggested a retired military general would be the right person for the post.
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Danielle Smith says Feds should appoint ’border czar’ to work with U.S.
Danielle Smith told reporters Wednesday that a Canadian border czar would work with American counterpart Tom Homan to crack down on fentanyl and illegal crossings — something U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said is a major issue.
Smith says Ottawa should appoint ‘border czar’ to work collaboratively with U.S.
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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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic
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