Quebec minister ‘deeply shocked’ by more than 100 alleged fraud cases
Ex-Immigration Ministry bureaucrat Marilena Ida has been charged with breach of trust and document forgery after an investigation.
Quebec's Immigration Minister Catherine Gentilcore expressed surprise over more than 100 alleged fraud cases linked to a former government employee, according to a news release issued by her office. The Quebec Anti-Corruption Agency (ACCA) has charged ex-Immigration Ministry bureaucrat Marilena Ida with breach of trust and document forgery after investigating the incidents.
The ACCA claims Ida, who served as an interim co-ordinator, issued over 100 false Quebec selection certificates to candidates who did not meet the necessary requirements. A selection certificate is a crucial document required for applying to Ottawa for permanent residence in Quebec, with criteria that include French proficiency, education, and work history.
The alleged fraudulent activities are said to have taken place between August 2016 and February 2019. Ida is set to appear in a Montreal courthouse on December 10. The Quebec government has stated that the necessary measures have been taken to ensure that these alleged fraud incidents remain isolated.
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