The effort to influence government policy and raise awareness of public spending is not trying to emulate billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial DOGE initiative in the U.S., a spokesperson for Build Canada and Canada Spends. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published April 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/16/Build-Canada-Not-DOGE-Spokesperson/

Build Canada Is Not DOGE, Says Spokesperson

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Build Canada Is Not DOGE, Says Spokesperson

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