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Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug
- Kevin Brosseau, who took on the role of fentanyl commissioner in February, stated that the Strong Borders Act introduced by the Liberal government would enhance efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and reduce related fatalities in Canada.
- His appointment was a response to the White House's expressed concerns about fentanyl moving south into the U.S., concerns that were cited as grounds for imposing tariffs on Canada.
- Brosseau emphasized a comprehensive approach, noting that criminal organizations exploit weak points and that about 21 Canadians die daily from fentanyl use.
- He supported the Strong Borders Act provisions aimed at enhancing inspection authority, simplifying police access to necessary data, strengthening efforts against money laundering, and tightening controls on precursor chemicals.
- Brosseau said the legislation and collaborative efforts with the U.S. signal that Canada will act to support parents and communities affected by fentanyl.
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Fentanyl Czar Says Government’s Border Bill Will Help in Fight Against Lethal Drug
Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government’s recently tabled border bill. Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act to increase inspection powers, give police easier access to information, crack down on money laundering and improve control of chemicals used to make the drug. Brosse…
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Kevin Brosseau believes that the new tools offered to law enforcement will help fight this opioid.
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