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A dark editorial graphic about why a CRA benefit payment may not have arrived, highlighting five common causes such as unfiled tax returns, outdated banking details, marital status changes, custody changes, and offsets for debts.
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CRA Benefit Payment Not Received? 6 Common Causes (Including Immigration Status)

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A benefit payment that does not arrive is rarely a system failure. In almost every case it traces back to ...

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