Unlicensed immigration consultant charged under new Sask. legislation

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building can be seen from Trafalgar Overlook in Regina on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

A Saskatchewan resident has been charged after the ministry of Immigration and Career Training alleges they were providing immigration services or recruitment services without a license.

The ministry says Jun Su is charged with an offence under Section 3 of the Immigration Services Act, 2024 for the offence that took place between Jan. 20 and July 4, 2025, at or near Saskatoon.

“Su is charged with providing immigration services or recruitment services without a license, as prohibited by section 3-1 (1) (a), contrary to sections 7-6 (1) (k) and 7-6 (2),” the ministry said.

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This is the first enforcement action of its kind since the legislation came into effect in 2024.

The Immigration Services Act was proclaimed on July 1, 2024, replacing earlier legislation and introducing what the ministry calls the most comprehensive program integrity framework in Canada, including the highest fines for violations.

While the act focuses on issues affecting immigrants and foreign workers, the ministry says all employees, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents, are also protected under The Saskatchewan Employment Act.