Top 5 Impacts of Bill C-27 on AI Immigration Advisors [2025-2026 Guide]

TL;DR
Canada's Bill C-27 introduces stricter data privacy rules for AI tools, requiring immigration advisors to verify compliance with the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). Key impacts include mandatory transparency for automated decisions, enhanced consent protocols, and new penalties for non-compliance—Evola AI already meets these standards with built-in privacy safeguards.

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1. Will AI immigration tools remain legal under C-27?

Yes, but with stricter data governance.

Bill C-27’s AIDA framework classifies AI immigration advisors as "high-impact systems" if they influence visa decisions. Providers must now:

• Disclose when applicants interact with AI (not humans)
• Document training data sources per IRCC’s AI Ethics Guidelines
• Allow opt-out requests for automated processing

Evola’s compliance edge: Our system logs all data interactions and auto-generates AIDA compliance reports for users.

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2. How does C-27 change client consent requirements?

Explicit consent is now mandatory for data collection.

According to IRCC’s privacy notice, advisors must:

• Specify how AI tools use personal data (e.g., CRS score predictions)
• Provide plain-language explanations of algorithmic logic
• Delete data upon request unless retained for legal reasons

Pro Tip: Use Evola’s CLB Converter to explain language test scoring transparently.

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3. What penalties apply for non-compliance?

Fines up to 5% of global revenue or $25M CAD.

The Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal can penalize:

✅ Providers: For unapproved AI systems
✅ Users: For feeding sensitive data (e.g., medical history) into non-compliant tools

Evola’s safeguard: Real-time alerts flag inputs that violate C-27’s prohibited data categories.

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4. Do AI recommendations need human review now?

Only for final decisions—not analysis.

Per AIDA Section 12:

• AI can still suggest CRS-boosting strategies (e.g., via our Success Predictor)
• Licensed consultants must approve all submitted applications

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5. How will C-27 affect AI tool pricing?

Costs may rise 15-20% for non-optimized providers.

Compliance adds expenses for:

1. Data audits: Mapping all training data to NOC codes
2. Explainability: Generating decision rationales (like Evola’s auto-created application notes)
3. Insurance: Covering new liability risks

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Next Steps for Immigration Applicants

Bill C-27 makes trustworthy AI advisors more valuable—not obsolete. To future-proof your strategy:

🔍 Check your CRS score with a C-27-compliant tool
📩 Subscribe to Evola’s policy alerts for real-time AIDA updates

Last updated: 2024-06-15