As part of a deal to stave off U.S. tariffs, Canada has pledged to appoint a 'fentanyl czar' to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
Canada 's Public Safety Minister, David McGuinty, has announced that a new 'fentanyl czar' will be appointed before U.S. President Donald Trump 's next deadline to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. This announcement comes amidst ongoing negotiations between Canadian and American officials to avert a trade war . Trump issued an executive order on Saturday that threatened 25 per cent tariffs on almost all Canadian goods, prompting Canada to declare retaliatory tariffs hours later.
However, both sides agreed to a temporary truce on Monday, with Trump delaying the tariffs until March 4th. As part of this deal, Canada pledged to appoint a fentanyl czar, designate Mexican cartels as terrorists, and contribute $200 million to a Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force aimed at combating organized crime and money laundering.McGuinty stated that the scope of the 'fentanyl czar' role will be finalized by the end of the week, and the individual will likely serve as a liaison between police, the justice system, and other countries. The minister emphasized that the fentanyl crisis transcends borders and necessitates a multi-pronged approach involving foreign affairs, law enforcement, intelligence, and public health.Sources indicate that the government is actively seeking a serving or former police officer to fill this crucial position as quickly as possible. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme views the 'fentanyl czar' as a central figure who can effectively coordinate federal government efforts and provide timely updates to the Prime Minister and the cabinet.Duheme assured that the new position will not interfere with the RCMP's independent operations. Meanwhile, Supt. Marc Cochlin, CEO of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, likened the 'fentanyl czar' to a 'quarterback' who can effectively lead and unify various law enforcement agencies.Cochlin stressed that addressing Canada's fentanyl crisis requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply cracking down on supply. He emphasized the need to tackle mental health and addiction issues, as the primary source of demand for fentanyl.Cochlin believes that reducing the demand for fentanyl is crucial to curtailing its supply, as the flow of the drug will simply shift to other avenues if the demand remains high
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