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Musk's Influence Skirts $2B Liabilities, Sparks Canadian Concerns

5/2/2025

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Elon Musk has leveraged his growing influence in Washington to sidestep over $2 billion in legal liabilities, thanks to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This trend is catching the attention of Canadian tech leaders, sparking fears of potential threats to liberal democratic frameworks as they explore similar paths.

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Elon Musk has leveraged his growing influence in Washington to sidestep over $2 billion in legal liabilities, thanks to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This trend is catching the attention of Canadian tech leaders, sparking fears of potential threats to liberal democratic frameworks as they explore similar paths.