Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar'

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 calls on Canada to name 'border czar' as tariffs loom
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