Vancouver’s June Miller says the CRA wrongly listed her as dead. The issue is now fixed. Facebook
A Canadian woman says she faced a nightmare after being wrongly declared dead by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Due to this error, she lost her government pension and her Social Insurance Number (SIN) stopped working.
The woman discovered the mistake when her pension payments suddenly stopped. She contacted officials to find out what went wrong. To her shock, she learned that the CRA had mistakenly listed her as deceased.
Struggles With Government Systems
After hearing the news, she tried to fix the problem. However, dealing with the government was harder than expected. She said no one could clearly explain how the mistake happened or when it would be corrected.
Without an active SIN, she couldn't access her pension or other services. She felt helpless as she made several calls, trying to speak with someone who could actually solve the issue.
The error also affected her tax records. She worried about future payments and documents, especially with tax season approaching.
Financial Stress Builds Up
The woman explained how stressful the situation became. Losing her pension meant she had no steady income. She relied on that money to pay bills and cover basic living costs. With no clear answers from officials, she felt stuck.
She called the situation “terrifying” and said she feared becoming homeless if the issue dragged on.
Public Support and Frustration
Her story drew public attention. Many people supported her and said government systems need to work better. Others shared similar experiences, saying they also faced trouble when dealing with government errors.
Some experts said the CRA must take more care when handling sensitive personal information. They also said it should be easier for people to report and fix mistakes like this.
CRA Responds to the Incident
The CRA later admitted the error and promised to review the case. A spokesperson said they were working to correct the woman’s records and restore her payments.
They did not explain how the mistake happened but said they were reviewing their processes to prevent it from happening again.
The woman hopes no one else faces the same trouble. She said, “No one should have to fight to prove they’re alive.”
