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Spy watchdog flags risk of bias in CRA audits tied to terrorism

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Oct, 2025 10:09 AM
  • Spy watchdog flags risk of bias in CRA audits tied to terrorism

A national spy watchdog has found "a lack of rigour" in the way the Canada Revenue Agency selects charities for audits over terrorism concerns, saying the process introduces risks of bias and discrimination.

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