IRCC can now impose monetary penalties on paid immigration and citizenship representatives, including $5,000 for unauthorized paid advice and $15,000 for knowingly giving false information. Penalties rise for repeat violations, and IRCC plans to publish the names of penalized representatives in a registry expected in 2027.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, published October 28, 2026.
Checked against the source by 101 Legal Ways on October 29, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. For your own situation, please speak to a licensed lawyer, paralegal or immigration consultant, or a legal clinic.
