The Canada Revenue Agency is under scrutiny for enforcing a $17.4 billion increase in capital gains taxes despite the measure never passing through Parliament.

Blacklock’s Reporter says the controversy stems from an agency manager’s assertion that auditors will “continue to administer the proposed legislation” as though it is already law.

“We are looking into this,” said CRA spokesperson Benoit Sabourin when asked for clarification. “We will keep you up to date.”