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Leaked data from the GiveSendGo fundraiser for the ‘Freedom Convoy 2022’ indicates that most of the money came from donations of $200 or less.

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BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

February 18, 2022

The 'Freedom Convoy's' significant financial support, which appears to be coming mostly from small donations and mostly from Canadians, indicates a sense of alienat...

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