Merci.
There are thousands of settled cases between CRA and taxpayers each year. I don't know any data offhand concerning that.
In terms of aggressive offshore tax avoidance or tax evasion, again I don't have any data, but it's not unusual for the government to enter into a confidential agreement with a taxpayer. It's somewhat like a guilty plea by an accused person. I think 95% of individuals who are accused of breaking criminal laws in our country go for a guilty plea. There is a public forum where the judgment is rendered, but for the most part the public doesn't follow that. Again, some newspapers publish it.
So yes, it is par for the course entering into these sorts of settlements. One can query whether the settlement is too lenient, but that's a whole different kettle of fish.
Thank you.