Danielle Smith calls on Canada to name 'border czar'

Danielle Smith's 'border czar' pitch gets a thumbs-up from ex-military leaders
Homan, an ex-border agent and media pundit known for his tough talk on immigration, was tapped by Trump in November to carry out the biggest deportation effort in U.S. history, potentially involving the removal of millions of undocumented immigrants.
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.
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.
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.
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Bell: Danielle Smith pushes back, warns eastern Canada as Trump tariffs loom
Smith was on CBC this week and she was asked if by sticking up for Alberta she was undermining the ability of Canada to deal with the Trump tariff threat. Smith says blocking Alberta oil headed for the U.S. or the Canadian government slamming a tax on that oil is something she would fight.
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)
Danielle Smith proposes joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Far North
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is proposing Canada deepen collaboration with the United States on Arctic security by ...
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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 ...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith believes there’s ‘a deal to be made’ with Trump on tariffs
Prior to Trump's inauguration, Smith travelled to the president's Florida home to advocate for Alberta's interests in response to the tariff threats.
The rest of Canada should stop vilifying Danielle Smith, and start listening to her
No Canadian has been more visible, more strategic, and more on-the-ground on the U.S.-Canada tariff file than Alberta Premier ...
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Danielle Smith 'understands we need to be united,' Doug Ford says after meeting
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith understands why Canada’s political leaders need to be united in ...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Fox News province takes border security seriously
Alberta’s premier and public safety minister told Fox News earlier this week that the province has taken steps to stop the ...
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Danielle Smith’s Capitulation to Big Coal Echoes Her Fawning Interactions with Donald Trump
Eliminating the moratorium on coal mining in the Eastern Rockies shows the premier puts the interests of coal barons and ...
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While Ottawa zigs, Alberta’s Smith zags
A Canadian political scientist suggests that on many fronts, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is a “disruptor” willing to explore policy and diplomatic routes starkly divergent from her fellow ...