加拿大已对在提供有偿咨询或代理服务时违法的移民和入籍代表引入最高达150万加元的惩罚措施，这是该国政府加大力度保护申请人免受欺诈和剥削的一部分。
Canada has introduced penalties of up to C$1.5 million for immigration and citizenship representatives who break the law while providing paid advice or representation, as the government steps up efforts to protect applicants from fraud and exploitation.
加拿大移民、难民及公民部（IRCC）在官方发布的一份公告中表示，这些新惩罚措施已于10月28日生效。
The new penalties came into force on October 28, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in an official release.
这些规则涵盖持牌移民顾问、律师和其他授权代表，以及未经必要授权而提供有偿移民或入籍咨询的人员。
The rules cover licensed immigration consultants, lawyers and other authorized representatives, as well as people who provide paid immigration or citizenship advice without the required authorization.
根据新体系，未经授权提供有偿咨询或代理服务可面临5000加元的罚款。那些明知故犯地代表申请人提供虚假或误导性信息，或协助申请人提交此类信息的人员，可能面临1.5万加元的罚款。
Under the new system, providing paid advice or representation without authorization can attract a C$5,000 penalty. Those who knowingly provide false or misleading information on an applicant’s behalf, or help an applicant submit such information, can face penalties of C$15,000. Additional penalties may apply if an application is approved based on false or misleading information.
如果根据虚假或误导性信息批准了申请，还可能适用额外的惩罚。对于重复违规行为，惩罚也会增加，所有违规行为的总罚款金额最高可达150万加元。
Penalties also increase for repeat violations, with the total amount reaching a maximum of C$1.5 million for all violations combined. Top US Labor Department official issues stern warning after Microsoft layoffs: 'Don't screw with American workers'Canada to publish names of penalized representativesIRCC said it will publish the names of people penalized under the new rules, along with details of their violations.
IRCC表示，将公布根据新规则受到惩罚的人员姓名以及其违规细节。该在线登记册预计将在开出第一批罚单后的2027年上线。
The online registry is expected to launch in 2027, after the first penalties have been imposed.
该登记册旨在帮助未来的移民和入籍申请人在付费购买服务之前，识别出曾违反规则的代表。
The registry is intended to help prospective immigrants and citizenship applicants identify representatives who have violated the rules before paying for their services.
政府建议寻求移民或入籍协助的人员，在聘用或向其支付费用之前，核实其代表是否获得授权。申请人可以查阅IRCC关于选择移民或入籍代表的官方指导，以检查某个代表是否有权提供有偿服务。
The government has advised people seeking immigration or citizenship assistance to verify that their representative is authorized before engaging or paying them. Applicants can consult IRCC’s official guidance on choosing an immigration or citizenship representative to check whether a representative is authorized to provide paid services.
这些惩罚针对涉及有偿移民或入籍咨询和代理服务的违规行为，包括在没有必要授权的情况下提供的服务。它们还涵盖明知故犯地提交虚假或误导性信息，或协助申请人这样做。
Texas agriculture department bars businesses employing H-1B workers from receiving certain state grantsRules cover consultants, lawyers and unauthorized advisersThe penalties target violations involving paid immigration or citizenship advice and representation, including services provided without the necessary authorization.
移民部长莉娜·梅特利奇·迪亚布（Lena Metlege Diab）表示，这些措施旨在保护申请人，并追究欺诈或不当行为责任人的责任。
迪亚布在公告中表示：“任何希望在加拿大建立未来的人，都理应获得值得信赖且准确的移民和入籍咨询。”
They also cover knowingly submitting false or misleading information or helping an applicant do so. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said the measures were intended to protect applicants and hold people responsible for fraud or misconduct accountable.“Anyone hoping to build a future in Canada deserves access to trustworthy and accurate immigration and citizenship advice,” Diab said in the release.
她补充说，尽管大多数提供有偿咨询和代理服务的人都遵守规则，但那些不遵守规则的人将面临后果。
She added that while most people providing paid advice and representation follow the rules, those who do not will face consequences.
法规草案已在《加拿大宪报》上发表，允许利益相关者和公众审阅提案并提供反馈。
Final regulations to be published in NovemberThe draft regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, allowing stakeholders and members of the public to review the proposals and provide feedback.
根据IRCC的说法，最终法规计划于2026年11月4日在《加拿大宪报》第二部分上发表。
The final regulations are scheduled for publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, on November 4, 2026, according to IRCC.
该部门表示，认为自己被错误处罚的人可以通过正式程序申请复审。
People who believe they have been incorrectly penalized can request a review through a formal process, the department said.
这一新框架是加拿大努力增强其移民和公民体系完整性、并降低申请人被不诚实顾问剥削风险的举措之一。
The new framework is part of Canada's efforts to strengthen the integrity of its immigration and citizenship systems and reduce the risk of applicants being exploited by dishonest advisers.