The Government of Canada has announced a significant update regarding the regulations governing immigration and citizenship consultants. Effective July 15, 2026, the new measures empower the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants to implement more rigorous disciplinary actions and increased penalties for misconduct. Key updates include expanded reporting requirements, a more transparent public register of licensed consultants set for 2027, and the establishment of

Alberta has introduced Bill 26, the Immigration Oversight Act, to restore confidence in the immigration system by increasing provincial oversight of employers, foreign worker recruiters, and immigration consultants. If passed, the legislation would require employers to register before using federal temporary foreign worker programs and would create a licensing framework for recruiters and consultants. The province says these measures will help curb fraud, exploitation, and l

The Ministry of Immigration and Career Training has secured $96,000 in compensation for a victim of unlicensed immigration consulting. Yan Wang, operating without proper authorization, collected fees for services but never filed the required documents with the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program. Instead, Wang provided falsified paperwork to the client. After a thorough investigation, ministry officials, exercising their authority under the Immigration Services Act, issue

The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has imposed $509,100 in penalties against 77 legal...

Canada's Immigration Minister is developing stringent new regulations to strengthen the authority of the College of Immigration and...