If your client is using QB Desktop 2017 or older, try open the data file on the trial license of QBD 2020.
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-ca/getting-started/download-a-trial-of-quickbooks-des...
Then ensure your client has open a QBO account prior to proceed.
https://quickbooks.grsm.io/Canada
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