Their experiences capture the ambition behind Canada’s most significant overhaul of immigration consultant education in decades. CAPIC emphasizes that under Canada’s regulatory framework, an “immigration consultant” is an individual licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Mario Bellissimo, a Toronto-based immigration lawyer, described graduate education as “necessary, but not sufficient.” Bellissimo described professional education as indispensable but only one element of public protection. CAPIC likewise views graduate education as the foundation for practice complemented by mentorship, continuing professional development and effective regulation.