Updated on June 21, 2025, at 12:17 AM EDT (Toronto Time). A significant report issued on June 13 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) revealed numerous disturbing cases of misconduct within the department. The report highlighted issues such as employees seeking bribes for study permit approvals and unauthorized access to sensitive information, indicating serious ethical violations in a crucial part of Canada’s government. This report, the first of its kind aimed at enhancing transparency, has raised significant alarms regarding the credibility of Canada’s immigration system. Of the 76 investigations conducted, 62 cases of misconduct were confirmed, which included harassment, discriminatory comments, and breaches of IRCC’s Code of Conduct, underlining the difficulties this department faces as it processes millions of immigration applications each year. However, the actual number of cases might be higher in an organization with over 11,000 staff members. As Canada continues to receive new immigrants, these findings prompt questions concerning accountability, oversight, and the protective measures for maintaining system integrity. This article delves into the report’s findings, the nature of the misconduct, its repercussions, and IRCC’s reaction, while also considering how these issues might influence public confidence and Canada’s worldwide standing as a hospitable nation. Table of Contents. IRCC, which employs around 202,530 individuals, including staff at international embassies, is crucial in defining Canada’s immigration framework. The department handles applications related to study permits, work permits, permanent residency, and refugee claims, making its integrity critical. However, the fiscal year 2023-2024 has uncovered various misconduct incidents that could jeopardize public trust. The report classifies these misconducts into several important categories. Cases of Harassment, Violence, and Disrespectful Conduct (9 instances). Violation of the Values and Ethics Code or the IRCC’s Code of Conduct (three instances). Mismanagement within administration (37 instances). Breach of the IRCC’s Network Acceptable Use Policy (12 instances). A single instance of misconduct associated with security clearance.