IMM0008 question - OK to not agree to share application info with employers?

[BritishGuy]

On IMM0008 Generic Application Form there is a question in the signature block with two tick boxes below it:

"I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.

[ ] No [ ] Yes"

Is is MANDATORY to agree and tick yes to have your application processed? Or can we say no to this?

The application guide simply says:

"Check the appropriate box to indicate if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers."

I am tending to believe we can say no as otherwise the two choice boxes wouldn't be there and the statement would be there alone, with the signature underneath (as it is with the statement to share info with provincial authorities - which has no tick boxes). But I wouldn't want to have my application returned due to ticking no.

Anyone have an opinion?

 

[Cappuccino]

On IMM0008 Generic Application Form there is a question in the signature block with two tick boxes below it:

"I agree that the information contained in this application related to my intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers.

[ ] No [ ] Yes"

Is is MANDATORY to agree and tick yes to have your application processed? Or can we say no to this?

The application guide simply says:

"Check the appropriate box to indicate if you agree that the information contained in this application related to your intended occupation, education and work experience may be shared with prospective employers in order to assist them in hiring workers."

I am tending to believe we can say no as otherwise the two choice boxes wouldn't be there and the statement would be there alone, with the signature underneath (as it is with the statement to share info with provincial authorities - which has no tick boxes). But I wouldn't want to have my application returned due to ticking no.

Anyone have an opinion?

If it were mandatory they would not have the box there.

With the proposed EOI system which may be introduced towards the end of next year, I think it may be necessary, but under the current system I do not believe there is any obligation for your information to be shared with prospective employers.

I can't see CIC actually making any contact with prospective employer under the current system anyway.

So basically I believe you are ok to choose no, but then, if you have already secured a job why would you not want prospective employers to know about your application?

Wayne.