Workers at Arden Professional Client Care, a Nova Scotia-based company contracted to care for vulnerable individuals, are facing uncertainty regarding their tax obligations after the company was audited by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Many employees, including Steve Keddy, believed their wages were 'non-taxable' based on information provided during orientation and letters from the company. Over the past eight years, Arden has received more than $184 million in public funding, yet it classifies its workers as independent contractors and has not issued tax slips. Keddy shared a letter he received from Arden stating his hourly wage of $19.50 as a 'non-taxable wage,' which has been echoed by other employees. Ottawa labour lawyer Malini Vijaykumar noted that calling a wage 'non-taxable' is contradictory, as income in Canada is generally taxable. While some workers are considering seeking legal counsel, Keddy remains hopeful for a positive resolution to the situation, emphasizing the need for clarity and support for those affected.