Pardons Canada: Working for Uber with a Criminal Record

www.pardons.org I was currently working for Uber and suddenly they stopped my account because of a peace bond I received in court for an assault charge. Uber said that I have to clear the peace bond and fingerprints then they will allow me back to work. So I was charged with assault in the casino…

Pardons Canada: Removing a DUI for Work Purposes

I want to send my sincere gratitude to Pardons Canada for their work in assisting me in the process of obtaining a record suspension for my impaired driving charge or DUI. I have been working very hard over the last number of years to change my life, and this was the final missing piece of…

Pardons Canada: US Border Crossing When You Have a Pardon

I have a question about border-crossing to the United States. Pardons Canada helped me to successfully obtain my pardon in 2017. (Thank you!) At no point between the time that I was first arrested and charged in 2000, and the granting of my pardon in 2017 did I ever attempt to enter the United States.…

Pardons Canada – Criminal Records and Nexus Applications

I made a major mistake today regarding a Nexus renewal and US Customs agent.  The officer asked me for a deposition from charges I had 16-17 years ago so I went and obtained copies of the information and gave it to the officer.  I had been charged with 4 offences, aggravated assault with weapon, assault…

Volunteering with a Criminal Record

Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to your community and grow as a person. However, finding volunteer opportunities is not easy for those with a criminal record. A simple background check will easily uncover your criminal record, which will limit the organizations and community programs to which you can give your time. For…

Pardons Canada – Canada Passes Law to Speed Pot Pardons

www.pardons.org The Canadian government has recently passed a law to allow pardons for a single pot possession conviction to be expedited and no cost for approval. This law does NOT apply to individuals who have more than one offence. A person with a single pot possession conviction must still make a full application with the…

Pardons Canada – Traveling to the US with a Pot charge

www.pardons.org The Americans will deny you entry to the US if you have a pot conviction in Canada. It does not matter if the offence was trafficking, cultivation, production or simple pot possession, you will be denied entry. The offence can be 40 years old and you can still be denied entry to the US.…