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Feds’ plan to verify ‘integrity’ of CERB payments could take four years: AG report

Noting the now-defunct temporary benefit was rolled out ‘in record time,’ the auditor general tabled a report that confirms ensuring the ‘integrity’ of the funds will be a years-long process.

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March 25, 2021

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