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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 120 Penalties

  • PART 3: Enforcement
  • Family Sponsorship

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPA s. 120
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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.

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