Sweet v. Canada, 2026 FC 590
Justice Southcott - 2026-05-05
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# Case Summary **Citation:** 2026 FC 590 ## Legal Issues This certified class action arose from 2020 credential stuffing cyberattacks targeting Government of Canada online portals (CRA My Account, GCKey, and My Service Canada Accounts), resulting in unauthorised access to tens of thousands of Canadians' personal, financial, and tax information, and fraudulent CERB applications. ## Motion Before the Court The representative plaintiff, with the defendant's consent, sought court approval of: (i) a class action settlement; (ii) honoraria for three class representatives; and (iii) class counsel's legal fees and disbursements. ## Result Motion granted. The Court found the settlement fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class. Honoraria and legal fees were also approved as fair and reasonable. Two orders were issued, with a modification affording objecting class members an opportunity to opt out of the proceeding.
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