Enhanced Legal Measures Against Fentanyl Trafficking
has listed seven Latin American criminal organizations, including the and Jalisco New Generation Cartels, as terrorist entities under its Criminal Code, aiming to combat fentanyl trafficking.
This designation allows Canadian law enforcement to freeze assets of these organizations, making it illegal to participate in or contribute to their activities, and follows a rigorous process based on intelligence reports.
Response to International Pressure and Domestic Concerns
The move responds to U.S. President 's concerns linking fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration to economic threats against Canada, including potential tariffs.
Despite border patrol statistics showing minimal fentanyl seizure at the Canadian border, Canada is increasing border security efforts and has appointed a fentanyl czar to enhance cooperation with the U.S.