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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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Tim Hortons Franchisees in Quebec Sue Brand Owner for $18.9 Million

 


Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees have taken the brand’s owner to court, alleging unreasonable constraints in the company’s licensing agreements that have led to lower-than-expected profits. In a lawsuit filed in Quebec Superior Court, 16 companies holding Tim Hortons franchise licenses claim that the TDL Group Corp.'s contracts place it in a position of absolute dominance over their combined 44 restaurants.

According to the franchisees, the licensing agreements give TDL significant control over essential aspects of restaurant operations, including deals with suppliers and equipment. Additionally, TDL sets prices for menu items and ingredients, but their pricing policy did not adapt to market changes. The franchisees argue that these rules leave them with no room for maneuver and impose costs they cannot match in sales.

The franchisees assert that the constraints have significantly impacted their profits, reducing the value of their restaurants and making it challenging to cover renovation and investment costs. Between 2021 and 2023, the 16 franchisee companies claim to have lost a combined $18.9 million due to these limitations.

Despite appeals for reform, such as flexibility in setting prices within an agreed-upon range, the franchisees have faced challenges. They argue that TDL has violated its contractual obligation to support and partner with them. Seeking compensation for their losses during the specified period, the franchisees are pursuing legal action against TDL.

Tim Hortons has rejected the claims made in the lawsuit, emphasizing that franchisees operate one of the most profitable and beloved restaurant concepts in Canada and Quebec. The company maintains that franchisees can earn substantial profits when operating restaurants according to brand standards.



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