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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.

Most people associate disability discrimination with visible impairments or diagnosed conditions. But under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, you are also protected from discrimination based on perceived disability—when others wrongly assume you are unfit due to your appearance, mental health, or other traits. This legal protection plays a crucial role in fighting body shaming, mental health stigma, and ableist stereotypes. Learn how the law works, explore key case law, and find o

On June 3, 2025, Canada introduced Bill C-2—the Strong Borders Act—proposing major changes to immigration and border security laws. At Apuntar Legal Services, we examine how its provisions could restrict asylum access, reduce privacy protections, and undermine due process under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Discover how undocumented workers in Ontario can file employment and human rights claims legally. Learn your rights and the challenges you may face. Contact Apuntar Legal Services for expert help.

This article breaks down the key differences between the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act. It explains when each law applies, what protections they offer, and how individuals can seek justice in cases of discrimination—whether at the provincial or federal level.