Government to pay $8.7M to Canadians affected by CRA data breach. Here’s how to check if you qualify
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Government to pay $8.7M to Canadians affected by CRA data breach. Here’s how to check if you qualify
Hackers who accessed government accounts changed direct deposit information and submitted fraudulent benefit applications
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By Ellie Hutchings
Published May 08, 2026
Last updated May 08, 2026
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