Canada's tax agency has received more than 3,300 tips on suspected abuse of emergency aid programs designed to help the people and businesses taking a financial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. CRA told CBC that as of June 21, it is reviewing more than 3,300 "leads" through its confidential online portal. Canadians already have made 361,000 repayments for CERB aid they weren't eligible for. Bill outlining penalties doesn't passThe government had proposed legislation that would have imposed stiff penalties for deliberate CERB fraud, including fines and jail time. "For months, Justin Trudeau has failed to take the issue of CERB fraud seriously.

Source: CBC News June 25, 2020 13:59 UTC