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