Canada's Auditor General told the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration that IRCC successfully reduced the number of new study permits issued under recent International Student Program reforms but failed to address several critical integrity weaknesses. According to the audit, more than 153,000 potential cases of study permit non-compliance were identified in 2023 and 2024, yet only about 4,000 investigations were launched. The report also found t

On October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released an updated roster of individuals, employers, and representatives who have been subject to administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violations of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The program requires all applicants and their representatives to submit information that is accurate, correct, and free from misleading content. Failure to comply with these standards may result in significant