The consequences to a finding of misrepresentation under the IRPA are serious. They include enforcement and potential removal for Permanent Residents and a 5 year ban on entering or applying for status for Foreign Nationals (See s.40(2)(a) of the IRPA). In practical terms, such a finding could end the aspiration to live in Canada or the end of a life built here in Canada. Counsel should also be aware of the possibility of criminal charges laid under the IRPA for misrepresentation. In R v. Singh 2019 ABPC 37 the accused was charged with “knowingly, directly misrepresent or withhold material facts relating to a relevant matter that induced or could have induced an error in the administration” of the IRPA contrary to section 127(a) of the IRPA. The Court found Mr. Singh guilty of knowingly using false university acceptance documents and other false documents that resulted in the issuance of a study permit. Singh said any misrepresentation was innocent on his part, arguing that he did not know the documents were false and attempted to shift the blame to his immigration representative. Ultimately the trial judge found that Mr. Singh’s application was his responsibility and he was “accountable for the lies... Read more →