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www.pardons.org The application process for a pardon or record suspension takes time and has become more complicated due to the new rules implemented by the Conservative government in 2012. There are many steps to the process and navigating it on your own can be time consuming and confusing. A pardon or record suspension can be…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has been actively lobbying the Liberal government to reverse some of the laws set by the former Harper government with Bill C10 pertaining to pardons in Canada. Here is an open letter sent by Pardons Canada to the current Prime Minister and Public Safety Minister urging changes to the law: Open Letter…
pardons.org If you are searching “pardons” online you will be confused with the choices and options for obtaining a pardon, record suspension or US Entry Waiver. When doing your research it is important to consider a number of things before choosing the right path in removing your criminal record. The following video suggest five things…
If you’ve had an encounter with the law in the past, and you’re curious to see whether you have a criminal record, there are a few things you should know. If you’re over the age of 18 years and have been convicted of a criminal offence, you have a criminal record. However, even if you’ve…
pardons.org Many people are concerned that if they travel to the US with a criminal record they can get turned away at the US border. This is a valid concern as the Americans have the right to deny anyone entry with a criminal record. We often hear sad stories of people being denied entry to…
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you should know that in Canada, DUI has been considered a Federal Criminal Offence since 1921. In Canada, the term impaired driving is used when referring to the criminal offence of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A DUI…
pardons.org People are confused about what the US policy is for allowing Canadians to enter the US with a Canadian criminal record. Here is a typical example of a question we often receive by email or by phone regarding being safe to travel to the US with a criminal record: Your question: “I received a…
pardons.org Most employers in Canada are conducting criminal checks so if you have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence, its important to obtain a file destruction, pardon or record suspension so that employers will not see the criminal offence when hiring or promoting the employee. Here is an excerpt from a recent law…
pardons.org Many American citizens are unaware that if they have a criminal record in the US they can be denied entry at the Canadian border. If you are denied entry at the Canadian border then you will need to apply for a waiver also know as a deemed rehabilitation to return to Canada to visit.…
Assault is the most common conviction in Canada and comes in various forms including common assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats. Depending on the outcome in court and the final judgement will determine your eligibility to get the assault charge removed.
pardons.org There are many reasons people want to remove a criminal record apart from employment and travel purposes. Oftentimes, in order to obtain your Canadian citizenship you cannot have a past criminal record. Once a pardon or record suspension is granted, then the criminal record is no longer available to the public and you can…
In this short video, we go trough the why, how and when you need to apply for US Entry Waiver, the different waiver documents and answers to some of the most common questions we receive about entry waivers for Canadian citizens. As a reminder, it is illegal to travel to US with a criminal record.
