pardons.org Many people who get a conditional or absolute discharge believe that their criminal charge will disappear on its own. For the purposes of traveling to the US this is NOT correct. The Americans will still see the fact that you have been fingerprinted and they do not acknowledge the difference between a regular conviction and a conditional or absolute
pardons.org Each day we speak to people who are seeking to obtain a pardon for a criminal offence. Often, it is a one time occurence in a persons lifetime and they regret their actions deeply. They have served thier punishment and want to move forward in their lives. The current law for receiving a Canada Pardon for an indictable offence
pardons.org We have recently been active in opposing the changes proposed by the Tory Government in Bill C23 regarding current Pardons rules. The current system WORKS, as evidenced by a 96% success rate of pardoned offenders NOT re-offending. Below is a letter from Pardons Canada to the opposition parties regarding one specific clause of the bill which proposes changing the
pardons.org Each day we receive hundreds of emails and phone calls from people who have been charged with a criminal record and would like to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver. Sometimes, a file destruction or pardon is not required. The email below is an example of a person who was caught for shoplifting. This person was not
pardons.org We have recently been active in Ottawa debating the proposed pardons legislation Bill C23B. We are concerned about the impact the changes will have on those who have been rehabilitated but cannot get employment in Canada because of the new rules in obtaining a Pardon. Here is a summary of what took place in the meeting of the Standing
pardons.org The Federal Government is currently proposing some significant changes to the Pardon legislation that could make it harder to get pardons and that is trying to eliminate the word “pardon” and replace it with “record suspension.” Pardons Canada is currently working closely with government officials at the committee level to oppose certain proposed changes in Bill C-23 that will
pardons.org The Federal government has announced today that they will be raising the fees to approve Pardons from $50 to $150. This is necessary in order to continue to run the Pardon program in Canada. The good news is that the government remains committed to the pardon program. This is very important because it gives Canadians a second chance after
pardons.org We receive a lot of calls from people who have been denied a NEXUS card because they have been fingerprinted in the past for a criminal charge. If your charge was dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, the Americans WILL still see that you have been fingerprinted and in most cases will deny your Nexus application. It is
pardons.org We have recieved numerous calls from people who were in shock that a Peace Bond was showing up in a criminal check conducted by an employer or US Customs officer. If you have been fingerprinted for an assault or uttering threats charge, and the charges were later stayed, dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged, it WILL still
pardons.org We help many people obtain US Entry Waivers or I-194 once they have been refused entry to the US. The loss of freedom and inability to travel to the US at your own will is a horrible feeling and can have negative consequences for work and family life. If you have a criminal record or have been charged with
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