Blacklock's Reporter

Investigators in random checks uncovered problems with almost two-thirds of claims under the $100.6 billion Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, says Auditor General Karen Hogan. The rate was so high it “requires you to really look more,” said Hogan: “We want to hope every Canadian is going to be Canadian and be honest, but to maintain the integrity of the tax system there are checks and balances that are needed.”