92. Anyone who(1) acts in such a way as to falsely suggest that his, her or its conduct or activities in relation to matters to which this Act applies are authorized or approved by the Minister or the Government, notably by using the expression “Immigration-Québec”, “Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration” or “Ministère de l’Immigration du Québec” or any similar expression, or
(2) makes or knowingly uses a document that falsely suggests it is made, sent or issued by the Minister or the Government, notably by using the expression “Immigration-Québec”, “Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration” or “Ministère de l’Immigration du Québec” or any similar expression,
is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $5,000 to $50,000 in the case of a natural person and $10,000 to $100,000 in any other case.
Immigration consultants who, by whatever means, make false, misleading or incomplete representations as to their recognition as immigration consultants or level of competence or as to the extent or effectiveness of their services are also liable to the minimum and maximum fines set out in the first paragraph.
2016, c. 32016, c. 3, s. 92; 2022, c. 142022, c. 14, s. 21511.