Can the CRA confirm he correctly claimed the free helicopter ride in the Bahamas and vacation on the private island, as a taxable benefit, and paid tax on it ?

Someone please ask him to confirm this at the next town hall and/or magazine photo shoot, when he uses his drama teacher training to put on the best - I feel your pain - look.

As for Phoenix, it's simple, go back to the old system. The sue and black list the vendor from all future federal contracts and any other contracts backed by federal funds, until they either refund the whole thing or make it right.

If they can't make it right, get as much money as possible back, and re-tender for a new system with the - different - proponent taking the risk of scope and requirements verification.