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Quebec's Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Integration, Catherine Gentilcore, has expressed her shock over the revelation of approximately 100 cases of alleged immigration fraud by the province's anti-corruption agency. The agency claims that a former government employee, Marilena Ida, issued over 100 false Quebec selection certificates to candidates who did not meet the eligibility criteria. Ida has been charged with breach of trust and document forgery and is scheduled to appear in a Montreal courthouse on December 10. Gentilcore has stated that necessary measures have been put in place to ensure this remains an isolated incident.
The alleged incidents took place between August 2016 and February 2019. Ida, who served as an interim coordinator of the Quebec Experience Program, is accused of issuing fake certificates to candidates who did not meet the requirements, including French proficiency, education, and work history. The certificates are necessary for applicants to obtain permanent residence in Quebec.
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