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What is one of the steps that a firm must take to ensure compliance with professional requirements?
What is one of the steps that a firm must take to ensure compliance with professional requirements?
Who shares accountability for a failure to comply with the rules?
Who shares accountability for a failure to comply with the rules?
What should be implemented to manage complaints fairly and promptly?
What should be implemented to manage complaints fairly and promptly?
What is NOT a requirement for firms regarding their employees?
What is NOT a requirement for firms regarding their employees?
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What principle should licensees follow in their work?
What principle should licensees follow in their work?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that services provided by non-licensees comply with the Code?
Who is responsible for ensuring that services provided by non-licensees comply with the Code?
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What does the term 'professional services' encompass according to the context?
What does the term 'professional services' encompass according to the context?
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What approach should licensees NOT take regarding the Code of Professional Conduct?
What approach should licensees NOT take regarding the Code of Professional Conduct?
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What is necessary for a person to qualify as a client under subsection 1(1)(c)?
What is necessary for a person to qualify as a client under subsection 1(1)(c)?
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What distinguishes a client of a licensee working in a firm from those simply sharing office space?
What distinguishes a client of a licensee working in a firm from those simply sharing office space?
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Which statement is true regarding general information provided to individuals?
Which statement is true regarding general information provided to individuals?
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What will happen to the By-laws and Regulations of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council?
What will happen to the By-laws and Regulations of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council?
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When does a consultation agreement become necessary to establish a client relationship?
When does a consultation agreement become necessary to establish a client relationship?
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What can contribute to the formation of a client relationship, as per the content?
What can contribute to the formation of a client relationship, as per the content?
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Who is considered a licensee under the Act?
Who is considered a licensee under the Act?
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What is one misconception about clients of licensees sharing office spaces?
What is one misconception about clients of licensees sharing office spaces?
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What must a licensee do to lawfully provide both immigration consulting and employment recruitment services to a client?
What must a licensee do to lawfully provide both immigration consulting and employment recruitment services to a client?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a licensee providing dual services?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a licensee providing dual services?
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What must be included in the information given to the client regarding their job in Canada?
What must be included in the information given to the client regarding their job in Canada?
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What legislation must a licensee comply with in order to provide both services?
What legislation must a licensee comply with in order to provide both services?
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Which condition must be met to avoid a conflict of interest when offering dual services?
Which condition must be met to avoid a conflict of interest when offering dual services?
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What constitutes 'conduct unbecoming' for a licensee?
What constitutes 'conduct unbecoming' for a licensee?
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Which situation requires a licensee to decline to act for a client?
Which situation requires a licensee to decline to act for a client?
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What is the primary obligation of a licensee under the duty of loyalty?
What is the primary obligation of a licensee under the duty of loyalty?
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How should a licensee demonstrate honesty and candour when advising clients?
How should a licensee demonstrate honesty and candour when advising clients?
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Which of the following actions is NOT included under 'conduct unbecoming'?
Which of the following actions is NOT included under 'conduct unbecoming'?
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What must a licensee do if a conflict of interest arises?
What must a licensee do if a conflict of interest arises?
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What standard is commonly used to measure the impact of a licensee's conduct?
What standard is commonly used to measure the impact of a licensee's conduct?
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What does the duty of loyalty imply about a licensee's relationship with their clients?
What does the duty of loyalty imply about a licensee's relationship with their clients?
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What must a licensee have before providing consulting services in a situation with a potential conflict of interest?
What must a licensee have before providing consulting services in a situation with a potential conflict of interest?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict of interest as identified in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict of interest as identified in the content?
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What is required for a licensee to provide services despite a conflict of interest?
What is required for a licensee to provide services despite a conflict of interest?
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What does the Code require regarding the disclosure of conflicts of interest?
What does the Code require regarding the disclosure of conflicts of interest?
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Which of the following behaviors would likely create a conflict of interest for a licensee?
Which of the following behaviors would likely create a conflict of interest for a licensee?
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What is the relationship between a licensee's duty of confidentiality and conflicts of interest?
What is the relationship between a licensee's duty of confidentiality and conflicts of interest?
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Which of the following accurately describes the definition of immediate family for licensees?
Which of the following accurately describes the definition of immediate family for licensees?
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What critical element must be present for a licensee to continue providing services in light of a conflict of interest?
What critical element must be present for a licensee to continue providing services in light of a conflict of interest?
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What is a primary principle of professional conduct that mandates honesty?
What is a primary principle of professional conduct that mandates honesty?
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Which duty requires that a professional must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with client interests?
Which duty requires that a professional must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with client interests?
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What is the consequence of providing services for which a consultant is not competent?
What is the consequence of providing services for which a consultant is not competent?
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Which fundamental principle emphasizes the importance of maintaining client information privacy?
Which fundamental principle emphasizes the importance of maintaining client information privacy?
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What type of conduct is classified as 'conduct unbecoming' under the Code?
What type of conduct is classified as 'conduct unbecoming' under the Code?
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Which action is a violation of the duty of civility as per the Code?
Which action is a violation of the duty of civility as per the Code?
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What does the term 'duty of honesty and candour' imply in a professional setting?
What does the term 'duty of honesty and candour' imply in a professional setting?
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Which principle focuses on ensuring professionals are adequately skilled to perform their responsibilities?
Which principle focuses on ensuring professionals are adequately skilled to perform their responsibilities?
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Under which principle must a consultant disclose any fees related to their services?
Under which principle must a consultant disclose any fees related to their services?
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What is required of a consultant if they are temporarily unable to fulfill their duties?
What is required of a consultant if they are temporarily unable to fulfill their duties?
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Which of the following is a responsibility related to the handling of client documents?
Which of the following is a responsibility related to the handling of client documents?
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Which declaration exemplifies a conflict of interest?
Which declaration exemplifies a conflict of interest?
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What must a consultant do when they become aware of a potential conflict of interest?
What must a consultant do when they become aware of a potential conflict of interest?
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Which behavior is labeled as unauthorized under the Code?
Which behavior is labeled as unauthorized under the Code?
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What is the recommended action if a fee increases unexpectedly?
What is the recommended action if a fee increases unexpectedly?
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Study Notes
Code of Professional Conduct for College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Licensees - Interpretation Guide
- Version: 2022-001
- Last Modified: October 27, 2022
- Contact Information: 1002-5500 North Service Road, Burlington, ON L7L 6W6; T: 1-877-836-7543; F: 1-877-315-9868; www.college-ic.ca
Contents
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Foreword
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Characteristics of a profession
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Fundamental Principles Governing Conduct
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Professional Behaviour
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Duty of Good Faith
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Integrity
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Objectivity
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Competence
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Confidentiality
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation
- Definitions
- Act
- client
- Conflict of Interest
- Purpose and Application
- Purpose
- Application
- Definitions
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General Standards
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Professional Conduct
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Standards of Profession
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Conduct unbecoming
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Duty of loyalty
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Duty of honesty and candour
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Duty of civility
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Relationship of trust
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Compliance with applicable legislation
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Discrimination
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Intimidation and coercion
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Dishonesty, fraud or illegal conduct
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Inducement
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Non-application
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Fee
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Original documents
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Client documents
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Conflicts of interest
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Duty to avoid conflict
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Unauthorized behaviours
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Interpretation — paragraph (1)(b)
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Definition of employment recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — employment recruitment services
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Conditions
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Definition of student recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — student recruitment services
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Conditions
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Competence
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Competence and diligence
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Nature of competence
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Obligation if not competent
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Requirements
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Maintaining competence
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Delivering quality services
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Actions taken when representing client
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Keeping client informed
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Interpreter or translator
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Relationship to Clients
- Initial consultation
- Content of consultation agreement
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation of the Code of Professional Conduct
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Types of conflict of interest
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Duty of good faith
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Integrity
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Objectivity
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Competence
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Confidentiality
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Definition of student recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — student recruitment services
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Nature of competence
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Definition of employment recruitment services
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Maintaining competence
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Delivering quality services
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Actions taken when representing client
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Keeping client informed
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Interpreter or translator
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Relationship to Clients
- Initial consultation
- Content of consultation agreement
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation of the Code of Professional Conduct
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Types of conflict of interest
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Duty of loyalty
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Duty of honesty and candour
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Duty of civility
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Relationship of trust
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Compliance with applicable legislation
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Discrimination
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Intimidation and coercion
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Dishonesty, fraud or illegal conduct
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Inducement
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Original documents
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Client documents
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Conflicts of interest
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Duty to avoid conflict
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Unauthorized behaviours
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Interpretation — paragraph (1)(b)
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Definition of employment recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — employment recruitment services
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Conditions
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Definition of student recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — student recruitment services
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Maintaining competence
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Delivering quality services
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Actions taken when representing client
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Keeping client informed
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Interpreter or translator
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Relationship to Clients
- Initial consultation
- Content of consultation agreement
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation of the Code of Professional Conduct
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Types of conflict of interest
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Duty of loyalty
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Duty of honesty and candour
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Duty of civility
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Relationship of trust
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Compliance with applicable legislation
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Discrimination
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Intimidation and coercion
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Dishonesty, fraud or illegal conduct
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Inducement
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Original documents
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Client documents
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Conflicts of interest
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Duty to avoid conflict
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Unauthorized behaviours
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Interpretation — paragraph (1)(b)
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Definition of employment recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — employment recruitment services
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Conditions
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Definition of student recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — student recruitment services
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Maintaining competence
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Delivering quality services - Actions taken when representing client - Keeping client informed - Interpreter or translator - Relationship to Clients - Initial consultation - Content of consultation agreement
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation of the Code of Professional Conduct
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Types of conflict of interest
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Duty of loyalty
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Duty of honesty and candour
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Duty of civility
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Relationship of trust
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Compliance with applicable legislation
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Discrimination
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Intimidation and coercion
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Dishonesty, fraud or illegal conduct
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Inducement
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Original documents
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Client documents
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Conflicts of interest
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Duty to avoid conflict
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Unauthorized behaviours
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Interpretation — paragraph (1)(b)
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Definition of employment recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — employment recruitment services
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Conditions
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Definition of student recruitment services
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Conflict of interest — student recruitment services
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Maintaining competence
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Delivering quality services
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Actions taken when representing client
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Keeping client informed
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Interpreter or translator
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Relationship to Clients
- Initial consultation
- Content of consultation agreement
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Principles Governing the Responsibilities of Firms
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Application of the Code
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Interpretation of the Code
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Types of conflict of interest
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Duty of loyalty
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Duty of honesty and candour
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Duty of civility
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Relationship of trust
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Compliance with applicable legislation
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Discrimination
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Intimidation and coercion
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Dishonesty, fraud or illegal conduct
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Inducement
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Non-application of sections 23 and 24
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Exemption from application of sections 23 and 24
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Opinion to be provided
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Obligation of confidentiality
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Disclosure of confidential information
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Scope of disclosure
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Complaints
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Errors or omissions
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Interpretation — liability insurance
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Fees
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Disbursements
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Additional fees or disbursements
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Unnecessary increases — fees or disbursements
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Advance payments
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Invoice
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Description of services and disbursements
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Receipt
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Termination of service agreement
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Mandatory termination of service agreement
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Dishonest or illegal conduct
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Referral to other licensee
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Actions required — Actions completion or termination
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Transfer of file
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Delay
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Office Administration and Management
- Record keeping
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Professional responsibility
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Delegation
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Relationship to the College and Other Persons
- Mandatory reporting to College
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Communications with complainant
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Current clients
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Conduct of fellow licensee
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Reportable conduct
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Exceptions
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False, misleading or inaccurate public statement
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Marketing of Immigration or Citizenship Consulting Services
- Marketing of services
- False, misleading or inaccurate representations
- Client endorsement
- Identifying marks of College
- Transitional Provision
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Inconsistency with Council by-laws and regulations
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Establishment and Coming into Force
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Registration
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