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Section 132 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 is a powerful enforcement provision that can lead to fines, imprisonment, and escalating penalties for employers and corporations who fail to comply with ESA obligations or orders.

IRCC is increasingly screening out refugee claims filed after the one-year deadline—but the law is not absolute. In this post, Apuntar Legal Services explains the legal arguments used in responding to a procedural fairness letter, challenging the rigid application of the rule and advocating for a Charter-compliant, fair interpretation. We remain hopeful that IRCC will reconsider our clients’ case.

Following the passage of Bill C-12, IRCC has begun sending notices to refugee claimants who filed more than one year after entering Canada. These notices could make your claim ineligible for a full hearing before the IRB. Understanding what this means—and responding correctly within tight deadlines—can make all the difference.

Many foreign workers pay thousands in so-called “consultancy fees” to secure jobs in Canada—but what if those fees are illegal? Under Ontario’s EPFNA, employers, recruiters, and consultants can be treated as one and held jointly liable. Here’s what you need to know.

Canada’s new immigration law, Bill C-12, introduces strict limits on refugee claims, expands government powers over permits and applications, and increases information-sharing across agencies. This comprehensive Q&A breaks down what the law says, who is affected, and what steps you should take now.

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal over evidence production in the ongoing challenge to the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). While procedural, this ruling highlights privacy, privilege, and access-to-evidence issues in immigration law. The core Charter challenge remains active.

Driving without insurance in Ontario is a serious offence with significant fines and consequences. Cases like Belleau, Cordoba, and McCarty show that ownership, control, and due diligence matter. Apuntar Legal Services can help you navigate these charges and protect your rights.

The recent passage of Bill C‑12 introduces major changes to Canada’s refugee claim process. A central focus is the new ineligibility criteria for refugee claims filed after certain deadlines. Importantly, the legislation also includes transitional provisions that clarify which claims are affected and which remain protected under the previous rules. The changes center on paragraphs 101(1)(b.1), 101(1)(b.2), and subsection 101(1.1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection A

Dealing with a family member claiming tenant rights can be stressful. Discover how an LTB A1 Application can help you determine if the Residential Tenancies Act applies and safely reclaim your home.

Our client was terminated after less than two years of employment and believed it was a reprisal for raising gender-based complaints. After the employer refused to negotiate, we filed an HRTO claim and successfully settled during mandatory mediation, securing around $15,000.

Eviction is the most serious remedy available to the Landlord and Tenant Board. In a recent case, Apuntar Legal Services represented a tenant living with a disability who faced eviction following isolated incidents during a period of medical vulnerability. The case centered not on denial, but on context, proportionality, and the legal duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code. This post explores how those principles shaped our closing submissions and why housing

Foreign workers tied to a single employer often fear leaving abusive workplaces. Even with Canada’s Vulnerable Open Work Permit, many still struggle to find new employment after speaking out.

Ontario’s new Bill 60 introduces stricter rules for landlord-tenant cases, including shorter eviction notices, faster LTB proceedings, and new upfront payment requirements for tenants raising maintenance issues. This article explains what these changes mean and why timely legal guidance is now more important than ever.

Seventeen Filipino Temporary Foreign Workers recruited as mechanics in Manitoba and Saskatchewan instead faced job misrepresentation, termination, eviction, and inhumane housing conditions. Their experience reflects circumstances international human rights experts have warned can amount to modern-day slavery within Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Licensed Paralegal and migrant rights advocate Apol Apuntar was featured on OMNI News to discuss the dangerous implications of Bill C-12, including lifetime refugee bans, ministerial powers to cancel permits, and the risk of sharing migrant data with foreign governments. Learn why this bill threatens refugees, caregivers, and migrant workers in Canada.

Criminal charges and convictions can have lasting immigration consequences in Canada. Under section 36 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), both permanent residents and foreign nationals may be found inadmissible for criminality or serious criminality. This article explains how offences like voyeurism under section 162 of the Criminal Code are treated in immigration law, reviews key cases such as Tran v. Canada (2017 SCC 50), and outlines possible remedies in

Facing an immigration arrest or deportation in Canada can be terrifying — but you still have rights. Learn how to protect yourself at home, in public, or at work, and find out how Apuntar Legal Services can help you challenge a removal order or prepare submissions before the Immigration and Refugee Board.

In Ontario, tenants have the right to live free from landlord harassment. Whether it’s threats, intimidation, or unreasonable demands for payment, the Residential Tenancies Act protects tenants and provides remedies through the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Here’s what you need to know about your rights and options if you feel harassed.

Ontario’s distracted driving laws are stricter than many drivers realize. In R. v. Kazemi and R. v. Pizzurro, the Court of Appeal ruled that simply holding a phone, regardless of whether it works, violates HTA Section 78.1(1).

Confused about termination pay and severance pay in Ontario? The ESA sets the minimums, but common law often provides much more. Learn your rights and how Apuntar Legal Services can help you secure fair compensation.