A Brampton-based immigration services firm has been fined $20,000 after Ontario found false information had been submitted in connection with an immigration nomination application.
According to Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the case involved Grayfeather Immigration Inc., which was representing an applicant to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program in 2023.
The ministry said the application included employment details that officials were unable to verify. That led to the refusal of the application and triggered a further investigation.
Authorities later determined the submission contained falsely represented employment information and also failed to disclose the use of an authorized representative, a requirement under the program’s rules.
The company pleaded guilty in February to violating the Ontario Immigration Act and was ordered to pay a $20,000 fine.
In addition, the court imposed a mandatory 25 per cent victim fine surcharge under the Provincial Offences Act. That surcharge is directed to a provincial fund that supports victims of crime.
The case serves as a reminder that immigration applications must be accurate, transparent and fully compliant with program requirements. Misrepresentation can lead not only to refused applications but also to significant penalties for applicants and representatives alike.