Three things nobody may knowingly do: hide or misrepresent material facts that could throw off a decision, spread false or misleading information to push people toward or away from immigrating to Canada, and refuse to take an oath or to answer a question at an examination or a hearing.
127 No person shall knowingly (a)directly or indirectly misrepresent or withhold material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act; (b)communicate, directly or indirectly, by any means, false or misleading information or declarations with intent to induce or deter immigration to Canada; or (c)refuse to be sworn or to affirm or declare, as the case may be, or to answer a question put to the person at an examination or at a proceeding held under this Act.