Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar'

Danielle Smith calls for Canada-U.S. Norad base in the North
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.
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.
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 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 wants Ottawa to appoint ‘border czar’ to respond to Trump demands
As the threat of 25 per cent tariffs looms over Canada, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has told Ottawa it should appoint a "border czar" to work collaboratively with the United States. (Jan. 29, 2025)
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Danielle Smith is undermining Canada: former chief trade negotiator
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Trump's threats put controversial B.C. pipeline back in the political spotlight
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Eliminating the moratorium on coal mining in the Eastern Rockies shows the premier puts the interests of coal barons and ...