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

The proposed measures would empower the regulatory body to enforce compensation for defrauded migrants and impose substantial fines for violations. This initiative follows recent investigations into consultant misconduct, including a significant case involving fraudulent work permits and job-selling schemes.

While some advocate for limiting immigration representation exclusively to lawyers, citing their more robust governance structures, the Minister remains committed to reforming the current regulatory framework to better protect vulnerable migrants.

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