I applied for a Study permit along with a dependent (spouse) who applied for the open work permit. And I answered as No. Yes It mentions a 5 year ban.
this is what the letter says in full.
I have additional concerns that you may be inadmissible under subsection 40(1) of IRPA, which states:
40(1) A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible for misrepresentation
(a) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act.
Specifically, I have concerns that you did not answer truthfully to the following the statutory question on the IMM 1294 Application for Work Permit, “2b) Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory?
Please note that if it is found that you have engaged in misrepresentation in submitting your application, you would be inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years according to subsection 40(2)(a):
40(2) The following provisions govern subsection (1):
(a) the permanent resident or the foreign national continues to be inadmissible for misrepresentation for a period of five years following, in the case of a determination outside Canada, a final determination of inadmissibility under subsection (1) or, in the case of determination in Canada, the date the removal order is enforced.
I would like to provide you with the opportunity to respond. You will have 15 days from the date of this letter to submit evidence and documentation you deem will address these concerns.