Winnipeg woman gets 'ridiculous' federal letter seeking 20-cent repayment

A Winnipeg woman is "frustrated" after receiving a letter indicating an overpayment of 20 cents on her disability pension, and a freedom of information request revealed thousands of similar letters have been sent out in the past two years. Liane Doumbia says her "stomach dropped" when she opened a letter from Service Canada in December stating she had a repayment to make. The Winnipeg resident has been receiving Canada Pension Plan disability benefits since her health deteriorated in April 2024. She has had chronic health issues for a few years, including chronic pain. For more on the story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-repayment-letter-20-cents-9.7230577