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On applying for CPP in 2011, the service clerk could not find my file in their data record. They asked for a copy of my birth certificate and as it turned out the copy I have had and the only copy I have ever had, was a photo copy. This was not acceptable so I had to go through the process of getting another original copy, which included providing birth details of my parents.
The birth date they had for me in their file was different from my actual birth date by 14 months.
As I recalled, this was because at 13 years old, I lied about my age for my first summer job, so I would be eligible for the job, selling pop corn in a city park.
All this was explained to the service clerk and I was assured that the appropriate correction would be made to my file, and I began to received CPP monthly payments.
Eight years later I received a letter from Service Canada advising that they had paid me based on the original birth date that they had on file and now want me to repay over $8000!
I sent two registered letters to them 14 months ago and never received a response, until last week advising me to payup.
Can anyone tell me if there is a Statute of Limitations on them trying to recover money that was caused by their error? Or any other reasons for defense.
I plan to contest their action in court if necessary
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