Really? Are you sure? Because it says otherwise:CPRaspirant said:Application fees will not be refunded by CIC in case of rejections. However, if you have paid right to Permanent residence along with the application then you will get the refund of only right to permanent residence fees.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/fees/refunds/index.asp
Incomplete applications
If an application is found to be incomplete, the processing office must reject the application, as follows:
promote and then “cancel” the application in GCMS, with the application status reason listed as “incomplete application”;
in GCMS, note the reason(s) for having rejected the application; and
repay all fees associated with the application (i.e., the cost recovery fee and the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, as applicable).
When an application is rejected as incomplete, the applicant must submit a new Express Entry profile in their MyCIC account to be considered for any future rounds of invitations.
I believe it depends on "why" and at what stage the applicaiton is rejected. if it is rejected upfront, you get the fees back
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp