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IRCC update October 28, 2026
New penalties for fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives
Summary
The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems and protecting applicants from fraud and exploitation. To help safeguard applicants from those who would take advantage of them, 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.
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Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This summary is provided for information only. Innova Immigration is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.