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Former Housing Advocate Sentenced for Fraud | Edmonton News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
Michelle Voisey, a former housing advocate with a staggering 160 prior convictions, is back behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud—diverting $8,000 in COVID-19 emergency benefits through her niece’s CRA account. Sentenced to ten months in jail and 24 months probation, the judge emphasized the deliberate betrayal of trust and the harm to the victim, especially given Voisey’s history of similar crimes. The scheme was uncovered when the niece never received her GST payment—and found $8K in benefits issued under her name. While Voisey was active in a tent city protest last year, this conviction stands apart. Sentencing was delayed multiple times, including a recent request for legal aid; though a letter about ovarian cancer was presented, the judge refused to consider it without medical proof, and Voisey’s lawyer didn’t pursue it further. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/michelle-voisey-sentencing-9.7344977 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7553366389e4a2bc Report issues to [email protected].