The Canada Revenue Agency is using the court system to attempt to collect $100 million it says Islanders and Island businesses owe to the federal government for unpaid taxes. WATCH | More than 16,000 Islanders owe unpaid taxes: Islanders owe the CRA over $100 million in unpaid taxes | Duration 2:03 It's almost time to file your taxes and CBC recently asked the Canada Revenue Agency how Islanders are doing when it comes to paying on time. Senator Percy Downe says though unpaid taxes aren't unique to the Island, they're still a big problem. He said there are unpaid taxes across the country with a lot of overseas tax evasion, which he said the CRA does "a horrendous job" tracking down. Senator Percy Downe says though unpaid taxes aren't unique to the Island, they're still a big problem.

Source: CBC News March 21, 2026 17:43 UTC