{
  "id": 18989396,
  "title": "Quebec minister ‘deeply shocked’ by more than 100 alleged fraud cases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/quebec-minister-deeply-shocked-by-more-than-100-alleged-fraud-cases",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T17:59:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12141963/quebec-immigration-fraud-cases-minister-reaction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "Ex-Immigration Ministry bureaucrat Marilena Ida has been charged with breach of trust and document forgery after an investigation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Quebec Immigration Minister Catherine Gentilcore shocked by >100 fraud cases",
    "Ex-Immigration bureaucrat Marilena Ida charged with breach of trust & document forgery",
    "Fraudulent activities occurred Aug 2016 - Feb 2019, Ida to appear Dec 10 in Montreal"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}