6.4 Newfoundland and Labrador will report instances of suspected or confirmed fraud and/or misrepresentation to Canada, without delay, as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Information Sharing between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Canada may report instances of confirmed fraud and/or misrepresentation that are of concern to Newfoundland and Labrador, as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Information Sharing between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador and subject to privacy laws.
6.5 Where suspected or confirmed fraud and/or misrepresentation has been identified by either Party, Newfoundland and Labrador will provide case-specific information to Canada as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Information Sharing between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador and subject to privacy laws, in order for Canada to make informed decisions about disposition of these cases and in the furtherance of the integrity of the program. Where confirmed fraud and/or misrepresentation has been identified by either party, Canada may provide case-specific information to Newfoundland and Labrador, as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Information Sharing between Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador and subject to privacy laws, to assist Newfoundland and Labrador in its assessment of applications for nomination.
6.6 Where suspected or confirmed systemic program integrity concerns exist related to any of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program streams, categories or pilot projects, Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador will jointly implement measures to protect the integrity of the program. If these measures are unsuccessful, Canada may suspend intake of applications for permanent residence. In the event of a suspension, Canada will inform Newfoundland and Labrador without delay.
