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‘When we hear government efficiency from Carney, we’re worried we’ll see DOGE-lite’: public service unions react to new ministers Lightbound and Ali

Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized government efficiency and reining in spending, but the two largest public service unions say they need to be consulted.

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