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Entry into force of the Code of ethics for permit holders of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CCIC)

On June 22, 2022, the Government of Canada released the Code of ethics license holders of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the code). The new Code has been in effect since June 10, 2022.

Under subsection 43(1) of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (SC 2019, c. 29, s. 292) (College Act) the Minister must establish a code of ethics for permit holders. In May of last year, IRCC released a draft of the Code for public consultation. The College presented webinars to its licensees to provide them with an overview of the requirements set out in the draft Code and to gather their feedback for forwarding to IRCC. Many of these comments have been accepted by IRCC. Thus, the new Code now in effect differs significantly from the draft version presented in May 2021. Licensees should read the new Code carefully!

The new Code sets out the rigorous ethical and professional standards with which all license holders (RCICs and RISIAs) must comply. The Code replaces the previous RCIC Code of Professional Ethics and RISIA Code of Ethics. Where a provision of the new Code conflicts with the by-laws or College regulations, the provision of the Code shall prevail.

The College is developing an Interpretation Guide to help licensees understand and apply the provisions of the Code as required. The College will also provide webinars and other information resources to licensees from time to time.

 

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