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flag Canadians hold $2B in uncashed federal cheques as of early 2026, despite efforts to shift to direct deposit.

flag As of early 2026, Canadians are holding onto approximately $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques, according to government documents released in response to a parliamentary inquiry. flag The funds, issued between April 2022 and September 2025, include tax refunds, benefits, and pension payments. flag Despite the federal government’s preference for direct deposit—used in only 8.51% of payments—over 121 million paper cheques were mailed, costing taxpayers an estimated $222 million at an average of $1.83 per cheque. flag A proposed prepaid card program was abandoned due to high costs and public resistance. flag Individual departments manage their transition away from cheques, and the Canada Revenue Agency encourages recipients to claim overdue payments to avoid complications.

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