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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.

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.

Has your spousal sponsorship been refused in Canada? Don’t lose hope. Discover the most common reasons for refusals, how to strengthen your application, and how Apuntar Legal Services can help you appeal before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD).

Canadian refugee law excludes individuals who have knowingly contributed to crimes against humanity. Recent cases like Carillo Vivas and Ahuday highlight how courts assess complicity within abusive government systems. Learn about these important decisions and their implications for refugee protection.

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.

Canada’s Stronger Borders Act strengthens public safety, but also introduces changes that affect refugee claimants—including new ineligibility rules and enforcement powers. Learn how this law could impact your case and what legal support is available.

Canada’s asylum system is built to protect the persecuted—but it also has mechanisms to protect the public, uphold international law, and prevent the misuse of refugee status.