Canada audit finds 800 fraud cases ignored as 150000 students flagged for permit breaches

Fraud with fake documents went unpunished, audit says

A Canadian Auditor General audit reports that more than 150,000 international students were flagged for possible study permit rule breaches, but only a fraction were investigated. Even more troubling, around 800 cases of fraudulent documents and misrepresentation from 2018 to 2023 reportedly received no departmental action, later enabling some applicants to pursue other immigration routes. The findings raise concerns about integrity and accountability.