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PART 3: Enforcement
§120

Penalties

Penalties

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🍁 In Simple Terms

Anyone convicted of smuggling people into Canada under sections 118 or 119 faces a fine of up to $1,000,000, life in prison, or both.

Affects: Persons subject to removal or detention
Legal Text — IRPA Section 120

120 A person who contravenes section 118 or 119 is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction by way of indictment to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 or to life imprisonment, or to both.

Cross-References
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 120 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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