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The Life-Changing Impact of Clearing Your Criminal Record

At Pardons Canada, we help thousands of Canadians each year remove criminal records by way of file destruction, pardon, or record suspension. This creates a huge sense of relief, as the criminal record poses many obstacles for people, including being unable to get work, travel to the US, volunteer, or coach. The Feeling of Clearing…

How a Criminal Record Impacts Your Employment Opportunities

The number one reason Canadians get a pardon is for employment purposes, as most employers in Canada conduct criminal background checks. Let’s explore the impact a criminal record can have on your career prospects and how Pardons Canada can support you. The Impact of a Criminal Record on Employment If a person has a criminal…

How to Get a Pardon in Canada

A pardon, officially known as a record suspension, can significantly improve your life, clearing your path for employment, travel, and peace of mind. If you’ve been wondering how to get a pardon in Canada, this guide will explain the steps to navigate the process successfully and how the experts at Pardons Canada can help. Eligibility…

The Process and Importance of Purging Criminal Records

Purging criminal records is a crucial step for many Canadians hoping to leave their past mistakes behind and embrace new opportunities. This process not only clears their legal history but also opens doors that were previously closed due to a criminal record. Understanding the process and importance of purging criminal records can be truly transformative.…

Demystifying Eligibility Criteria for Record Suspension

If you’re hoping to clear your criminal record in Canada, demystifying eligibility criteria for record suspension is the first step in reclaiming your freedoms. The experts at Pardons Canada are here to help. A record suspension (formerly known as a pardon) allows Canadians who have completed their sentences and demonstrated law-abiding behaviour to seal their…

How To Lift A Weapons Ban in Canada

Understanding how to lift a weapons ban in Canada is crucial for Canadians hoping to regain their rights, particularly if they are interested in activities such as hunting. Weapons bans will significantly affect your ability to own or acquire firearms.  This guide provides a detailed exploration of the steps involved in possibly lifting such a…

What is a Summary Offence in Canada?

Being charged and going to court can be very stressful, and not every case is tried the same way. At its least worrying, you may simply be charged with something like a traffic offence, and you may show up at court to contest the charge. On the most extreme end, however, your future may be…

The Role of Confidential Counselling in the Pardon Process

A pardon, now officially known as a record suspension, can transform your life by clearing your criminal record from public view. However, the pardon process involves navigating complex legal steps that can feel overwhelming. Pardons Canada’s confidential counselling for the pardons process is the support you need to successfully complete the process and move past…

Does a Peace Bond Show Up on a Vulnerable Sector Check?

Whether you’re applying for positions that require working with vulnerable populations or simply trying to understand the legal ramifications of past incidents, it’s important to know how a peace bond might appear in these specialized screenings.  This article explores whether a peace bond is recorded on a vulnerable sector check to shed light on how…

Navigating Employment with a Criminal Record

Practical Tips and Insights At Pardons Canada, we understand the challenges faced by Canadians with criminal records who are looking for work. A past mistake should not define your future opportunities or overshadow your qualifications. If you are navigating employment with a criminal record, we are here to help.  This blog will explore your legal…

Removing a Peace Bond from Your Record

Removing a peace bond from your criminal record can help ensure that past mistakes don’t impact your future opportunities. Peace bonds, while non-convictions, can still appear on criminal background checks and potentially affect your employment, travel, and personal life. This blog will guide you through the process of removing a peace bond from your record…

What Happens If I Get Denied Entry at the US Border?

Crossing the border into the United States for business, leisure, or to see family is a privilege that most Canadians take for granted. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the right to run background checks on anyone passing through the border, and the presence of even completed charges on your record can lead to…