Federal Politics
New $1.5-million penalties now in force for fraudulent immigration representatives
The federal government says the new penalties apply to people who break the law when giving paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation.
Anyone who breaks the law while charging for immigration or citizenship advice now faces penalties of up to $1.5 million. The Government of Canada said the new penalties are in force.1
The government said the measure is meant to protect applicants from fraud and exploitation and to uphold the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems. It said the penalties target those who would take advantage of applicants.1
"New penalties of up to $1.5 million are now in force for those who break the law when providing paid immigration or citizenship advice or representation," the government said.1
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- New penalties for fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives · Government of Canada
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