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H&R Block Canada's Free Tax Filing Program Marks 10 Years of Hands-On Individualized Tax Expert Support for Vulnerable Canadians
Returning Hope® Community-Based Tax Filing Clinics Puts More Than $6 Million Back into the Pockets of Those Who Need it MostCALGARY, Alberta, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While affordability challenges have become common for many Canadians, the stark reality is there is also an increasing number of Canadians that are vulnerable to food and housing insecurity and living below the poverty line. For many Canadians facing these challenges, filing taxes can be a critical first step out of pover
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