Government of Canada online accounts breach settlement (Sweet v. Canada)
Government of Canada online accounts breach settlement (Sweet v. Canada) is a class-action claim run by KPMG that gives $80 to $200, or up to $5,000 for costs to people whose Government of Canada online account was accessed without permission in the 2020 attacks. Checked on the official page on October 7, 2026.
$80 to $200, or up to $5,000 for costs
You likely qualify if: Your CRA, My Service Canada or GCKey account was accessed; In the attacks from June 26 to August 18, 2020; Or through a Represent a Client account, October 8 to November 25, 2020.
In 2020, criminals used stolen passwords to get into CRA My Account, My Service Canada and GCKey accounts, and the Federal Court approved a settlement with the Government of Canada.
Claims close February 3, 2027Add to calendar
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Check on the official siteSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 7, 2026 on the official page