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.