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Former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau named Canada’s fentanyl czar

Kevin Brosseau has been appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar to help combat the fentanyl trade, as announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 11.
Brosseau’s role will involve coordinating between agencies to address drug trafficking and organized crime, according to Public Safety Minister David McGuinty.
The appointment comes as part of a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid additional tariffs on Canadian imports.
Trudeau emphasized that while less than 1% of fentanyl at the U.S. Border originates from Canada, any amount is unacceptable and must be eradicated.

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The Toronto Star

Canada just appointed a fentanyl czar. But — what is a czar?

Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Canada’s fentanyl czar. What does a czar do? How many czars has the United States had?

10 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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abc

Who is Kevin Brusseau, the first fentanyl zar in Canada?

Recent negotiations between Canada and the US over the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump threatened to impose on Canadian exports have led the government of Justin Trudeau to take urgent action. As part of its response, it has announced a special position to coordinate the fight against drug trafficking, naming Kevin Brosseau as the country's first 'zar of fentanyl'. "Fentanil is a lethal drug that must be eradicated from our communities. Kevin Bros…

10 days ago·Spain

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Fox News

Canada appoints fentanyl czar, fulfilling Trump's request amid tariff threats

Canada appointed a fentanyl czar on Tuesday in accordance with a deal made with U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid additional tariffs on Canadian imports.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose Kevin Brosseau, who spent decades with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, for the position aimed at working with the U.S. to "detect, disrupt and dismantle" the fentanyl trade. His appointment is effective immediately.Brosseau has extensive law enforcement …

11 days ago·New York, United States

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National Post

Former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau is Canada's new 'fentanyl czar'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office announced that former RCMP deputy commissioner Kevin Brosseau will be taking on the job.

11 days ago·Canada

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The Epoch Times

Former Mountie and Security Adviser to PM Kevin Brosseau to Serve as Fentanyl Czar

The federal government has announced that former RCMP deputy commissioner and national security adviser to the prime minister Kevin Brosseau will serve as the new fentanyl czar, a position that was created as part of a deal to stave off U.S. tariffs. Assistant RCMP Commissioner Kevin Brosseau (L) takes part in a press conference with RCMP’s Deputy Commissioner for Aboriginal Policing Janice Armstrong and Superintendent Tyler Bates in Winnipeg on…

11 days ago·New York, United States

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