Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has uncovered serious misconduct within its ranks, according to a groundbreaking report released on June 13. The investigation revealed 62 confirmed cases of wrongdoing out of 76 investigations during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Notable incidents include an employee attempting to solicit bribes for study permit approvals and multiple cases of unauthorized access to sensitive immigration files. The report, which marks IRCC’s first public disclosure of internal misconduct, has raised significant concerns about the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and the department’s handling of sensitive information.
IRCC misconduct report reveals alarming cases of bribery and privacy breaches
