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Section 125 — Penalties

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act s 125 Canada Compilation: 2026-03-17 Verified: 2026-05-23

Text of provision

A person who commits an offence under subsection 124(1) is liable

(a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of not more than $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years, or to both; or

(b) on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both.

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Practical effect