The Conservative government is taking greater control of the immigration business, announcing plans to choose a new regulator for immigration consultants Tuesday along with long-promised legislation to crack down on unethical "'ghost" consultants.

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said he will take immediate steps to address a "lack of public confidence" in the regulation of immigration consultants by launching a public process to select a new regulator. The new regulator will be subject to greater government oversight, will be obliged to share information with government and will be accountable for establishing effective disciplinary procedures, Mr. Kenney said.

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