Foreign nationals defrauded by immigration consultants entitled to compensation under new federal rules

Forthcoming immigration regulations in Canada will allow foreign nationals defrauded by unscrupulous consultants, including victims of fake job schemes, to seek compensation. The policy response is negative for affected individuals but primarily represents a consumer protection and regulatory update rather than a broad market-moving event.

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Forthcoming immigration regulations in Canada will allow foreign nationals defrauded by unscrupulous consultants, including victims of fake job schemes, to seek compensation. The policy response is negative for affected individuals but primarily represents a consumer protection and regulatory update rather than a broad market-moving event.