Canada Appoints Fentanyl Czar to Tackle Opioid Crisis and Address U.S. Concerns

Kevin Brosseau, a former RCMP deputy commissioner, will lead efforts to disrupt fentanyl trafficking and coordinate with U.S. officials.

Kevin Brosseau, a seasoned law enforcement officer, has been named Canada's first fentanyl czar to combat the opioid crisis and illegal drug trade.
The role was created following U.S. President Donald Trump's demands for Canada to address fentanyl trafficking and migration concerns to avoid potential tariffs.
Brosseau's immediate focus will be on eliminating the illegal supply of fentanyl within Canada and coordinating with U.S. officials, including a planned meeting with the U.S. border czar.
While fentanyl smuggling from Canada accounts for less than 1% of the total entering the U.S., Canadian officials aim to achieve zero illicit trafficking across the border.
The appointment is part of broader border security measures promised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including a $1.3 billion investment and designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations.