CIBC CEO joins the call for the federal government to address U.S. concerns over border security
Ottawa is weighing the appointment of a federal border czar to address U.S. security concerns, after requests from the business community for further tangible responses to Donald Trump’s complaints.
“The government should give serious consideration to the appointment of a border czar from the Canadian side so that we can deal with this period of political fluidity that we’re going to see in Canada,” Mr. Dodig said. A federal source said Ottawa has been considering the czar position since Mr. Trump first vowed to impose steep tariffs on Canada over illegal migration and drug smuggling across the border with the U.S.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith raised the proposal at the Wednesday meeting between Prime MinisterCanada deepen collaboration with the U.S. on Arctic security and aerospace defence by establishing a joint NORAD military base in the Canadian North.said in a statement that he backs Ms.
In the interview, Mr. Dodig said Ottawa should also consider providing support for businesses affected by tariffs, including loan guarantees and payment deferral programs.
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