Embrun hairstylist told to repay $17K in COVID benefits
An Embrun hairstylist faces a $17,000 repayment demand for pandemic relief funds. Dawn Barton shares her story amid ongoing CRA reviews of COVID-19 support programs.
An Embrun hairstylist faces a $17,000 repayment demand for pandemic relief funds. Dawn Barton shares her story amid ongoing CRA reviews of COVID-19 support programs.
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