PFL- failing to declare previous TRV refusal

[norbyt1234]

Hello everyone I am new here and seek help regarding my PFL i received. when filling the form for my spouse sponsorship I didn’t respond to the question asking about previous refusals properly I said no instead of yes and honestly its because i didn’t pay proper attention to the whole question as TRV was like the past part.
So IRCC sent a letter asking me to provide the following

• An explanation for failing to declare a previous TRV refusal and submitting a completed
  IMM0008 form.

How do i write my explanation letter and what should I include has anyone been in the same boat? If so what did u do to get out of it?

 

[Naturgrl]

Get a lawyer to help with response because you don't want to get 5 year ban. Need to be truthful and explain why.

 

[norbyt1234]

Get a lawyer to help with response because you don't want to get 5 year ban. Need to be truthful and explain why.

I consulted a few n they all say they have to do a letter saying its an oversight but am wondering if they can do more n with what they charging i feel like someone can do it n get it reviewed instead

 

[Naturgrl]

I consulted a few n they all say they have to do a letter saying its an oversight but am wondering if they can do more n with what they charging i feel like someone can do it n get it reviewed instead

Then right a response saying you were wrong but it was a mistake and explain why.

 

[norbyt1234]

Then right a response saying you were wrong but it was a mistake and explain why.

My question is how do explain that mistake? I mean is just saying it was an oversight enough or u need to explain why it happened like I didn’t read the whole question or?

 

[armoured]

My question is how do explain that mistake? I mean is just saying it was an oversight enough or u need to explain why it happened like I didn’t read the whole question or?

There's no particularly good answer. Just tell the truth and keep it simple, whether it's just oversight or I read quickly or whatever.