The self-represented defendant brought a motion to set aside a default judgment obtained by the Minister of National Revenue regarding her student loan debt.
The defendant had entered into a payment arrangement with the Minister and was advised by the Canada Revenue Agency that she could ignore the statement of claim.
Despite this, the Minister obtained default judgment and garnished her wages.
The court found the Minister's conduct to be exploitative, abusive, and an abuse of process.
The court set aside the default judgment, notice of garnishment, and writs of seizure and sale, and awarded costs to the defendant to sanction the Minister's behavior.
