I am very pleased to see that US President @realDonaldTrump and the Canadian government have agreed to a plan to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and other illegal activities across our shared border.
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The appointment of a Canadian fentanyl czar, with the authority to coordinate a massive joint effort with the United States to target fentanyl traffickers, is something Alberta has been calling for since it became clear during our discussions with elected officials and US administration officials that it would be a key element in reaching an agreement to avoid tariffs.
Diplomacy has won the game. Let's keep this going, because we know we still have a lot of work to do.
I once again call on our federal government officials and other premiers to tone down the rhetoric, abandon all non-tariff measures for now, and focus our efforts squarely on protecting rights and negotiating in good faith. There are many win-win solutions for trade and security between our two countries. Let us turn this crisis into an opportunity to find them for the good of Canadians and Americans.
That is why I look forward to returning to Washington, D.C., next week with my fellow prime ministers to continue our diplomatic efforts, and I will return to Washington, D.C., later this month to participate in the National Governors Association.
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