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You Could Be Owed Up to $5,000: The CRA Data Breach Settlement, Explained

  August 21, 2026 If you had a Government of Canada online account back in 2020, it's worth five minutes to check whether you're eligible for a payout. Claims are now open in an $8.7-million federal settlement tied to a wave of 2020 cyberattacks on Canada Revenue Agency and other Government of Canada accounts. If your CRA My Account, My Service Canada Account, or another GCKey-linked account was compromised, you may be entitled to compensation — in some cases, up to $5,000. Here's what happened, who qualifies, and exactly how to file before the deadline. What happened Between June and August 2020, hackers used "credential stuffing" — testing stolen usernames and passwords from other data leaks against government login pages — to break into thousands of Government of Canada online accounts. In some cases, attackers viewed confidential personal and financial information; in others, they used stolen access to file fraudulent claims for pandemic-era benefits like CERB...
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Media Revelation Spurs Probe: Premier Smith Addresses Health Contract Allegations

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated during a recent press briefing that she first learned of the allegations concerning irregularities in health service contracts through media reports  The claims allege that political interference influenced the approval process for private healthcare contracts at Alberta Health Services (AHS), as detailed in a letter from the former AHS CEO .

During the briefing, Premier Smith maintained her confidence in the health minister and denied any involvement in the alleged wrongdoing. She announced that her office has promptly coordinated with the province’s auditor general to secure all relevant documents and ensure a swift, transparent investigation.

Opposition leaders have demanded a comprehensive judicial inquiry into the contracting practices, calling for greater transparency and accountability. As the probe unfolds, Premier Smith remains committed to resolving any issues that may arise and to improving Alberta’s health services.



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