The Canadian federal government has enacted stringent new legislative penalties targeting fraudulent and unauthorized immigration and citizenship representatives. Under the updated regulatory framework, individuals or entities found engaging in unauthorized representation or immigration fraud face financial penalties reaching up to $1.5 million. Officials and immigration advocates have long warned that vulnerable applicants seeking study, work, or permanent residency pathways are frequently targeted by bad actors operating outside regulated professional bodies. The introduction of these substantial penalties represents an escalation in federal efforts to safeguard the integrity of Canada's immigration system and protect applicants from predatory practices. Legal and immigration communities are closely watching how these enforcement mechanisms will be deployed against rogue operators.