CRA Fires 232 People for Falsely Claiming $2,000 Monthly Pandemic Benefit

CRA Fires 232 People for Falsely Claiming $2,000 Monthly Pandemic Benefit
A sign outside the Canada Revenue Agency is seen in Ottawa, on May 10, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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The Canada Revenue Agency has now fired more than 200 people for falsely claiming a federal income benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CRA says as of March 15, 232 employees “inappropriately applied for and received” the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and have been terminated, an increase of 47 since December.