Compensation

07 May

Federal Court approves $8.7-million settlement for major 2020 CRA data breach victims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCERB fraud, Class action, Compensation, CRA breach, Data security, Federal Court, KPMG, Privacy research

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Court of Canada has officially greenlit an $8.7-million class-action settlement aimed at compensating tens of thousands of Canadians whose sensitive personal information was compromised during a series of cyberattacks on government websites in 2020. Federal Court Justice Richard Southcott approved the agreement on Tuesday, describing the payout as a fair and reasonable outcome for a group of victims that numbers more than 47,000. This legal resolution brings a conclusion to years of litigation following a massive security failure that allowed hackers to infiltrate the Canada Revenue Agency portal and other government services during the height…

13 May

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Compensation, Drone Attack, Firozpur, Khai Fame, Pakistan, Punjab

Firozpur, May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed deep condolences to the family from Khai Fame village in Firozpur, which was struck by a Pakistani drone attack in recent days. One member of the affected family died during treatment in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the state government.In a public statement on social media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial assistance totaling ₹10 lakh to the grieving family. Of this, ₹5 lakh will come from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while another ₹5 lakh will be contributed by Member…