The Canadian government has appointed Kevin Brosseau, a former senior official in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), as the country’s lead strategist in the fight against fentanyl trafficking.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Brosseau’s new role, emphasizing that his responsibilities will include strengthening cross-border collaboration with the United States to enhance Canada’s ability to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the illicit fentanyl trade.
Brosseau brings over two decades of law enforcement experience to the position, having previously served as RCMP deputy commissioner and the top-ranking Mountie in Manitoba. More recently, he held the role of deputy national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister, providing critical insight into Canada’s security landscape.
The appointment comes amid heightened tensions between Canada and the United States over the flow of drugs and migrants across the border. U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, citing concerns over fentanyl trafficking. However, Trump agreed to delay the measures for one month while assessing whether Canada’s latest counter-narcotics efforts meet U.S. expectations.
The federal government’s move to designate a fentanyl czar underscores the growing urgency to combat the opioid crisis, which has claimed thousands of lives in Canada and the U.S. in recent years. With Brosseau at the helm, Ottawa aims to strengthen enforcement measures and international cooperation to curb the deadly trade.
Source: The Canadian Press
