$5,300,000,000
Federal debt write-offs climbed to $5.3B in 2024-25
Public Accounts figures reviewed by the Globe show federal debt write-offs rose to $5.3 billion in 2024-25, mostly unpaid taxes, with recipients kept secret
January 13, 2026 · Canada Revenue Agency · Mega cheques · Recipient: Debtors whose debts were written off
News report · Source: Globe and Mail
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