The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will start trying to recover $9.5 billion in pandemic benefits overpayments distributed to ineligible recipients. With legal actions set to commence next month, individuals who have not responded or cooperated, yet possess the financial capability to reimburse, will face legal warnings.
Efforts to reclaim these funds began in 2020 and will continue until 2025. The CRA emphasized that while pursuing legal avenues, they also offer a range of repayment plans to accommodate Canadians willing to settle their debts, especially those with limited financial resources.
