Over six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the federal government is still attempting to recover billions of dollars disbursed to Canadians later deemed ineligible for benefits. A new report indicates that much of this repayment burden has fallen on low-income Canadians. The story highlights ongoing efforts to track and reclaim funds issued during the pandemic, with the financial pressure disproportionately affecting those with the lowest incomes. The report underscores the lingering impact of clawbacks on individuals who received pandemic-era supports and were subsequently identified as ineligible, pointing to a continuing challenge for the government in recouping the funds. The details emphasize the scale of the issue and its implications for low-income recipients as the clawback process extends into years beyond the pandemic’s onset.
