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pardons.org A new federal regulation has been imposed for all employees who have unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act). This will affect about 1.2 million Canadian employees who will now require a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for their job. If you have…
pardons.org Canada has a large immigrant population and many people who come to Canada from other countries are not aware of the law of the land. What is normal behaviour in their country may be unacceptable behaviour in Canada. The most common criminal charges are assault, DUI and theft, though it is not limited to…
For many Canadians, the term “absolute discharge” can be confusing. It’s often misunderstood to mean the same as “not guilty.” However, an absolute discharge is a specific legal outcome that, while resulting in no further penalties, can still leave a record in the system that may cause issues in the future. Understanding what an absolute…
pardons.org Among the most common criminal charges in Canada is a DUI also known as Impaired Driving. There are over 70,000 convictions nationwide each year and likely another countless thousands that were charged (fingerprinted and photographed) but not convicted. When employers run a criminal background check they will see this conviction and even the non-conviction…
pardons.org Many people who call us for a Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194) are in shock that they have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. The experience at the US border can be traumatic and embarassing as some customs officers can really make your life difficult. If…
pardons.org We are fortunate to live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. In the US it is nearly impossible to get a Pardon for a past criminal record. In Canada, it is written in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms that one cannot be discriminated upon once a Pardon…
pardons.org Most people who call us to remove a criminal record are calling because they have discovered that the criminal record has impeded them from something in their lives currently. Often the reasons for getting a Pardon are for employment or travel opportunities but there are many other ways a criminal record can get in…
pardons.org Many people are unaware of the negative implications of having a criminal record and how it can affect their lives. Each day we speak to Canadians across the country who want to apply to remove an old criminal record with a Canada Pardon so that they can move forward in their lives without the…
pardons.org Here is a letter we recently received from a client who we helped to obtain a Canada Pardon for a DUI or Impaired Driving charge: “It feels so good to have been granted a Pardon. Having had a criminal record for a DUI made me think of myself as a bad person. I was…
pardons.org There are many people who have been charged with a criminal record and are uncertain about the negative implications it will have in their life. Many believe that lesser charges like absolute or conditional discharges, stayed, withdrawn or dismissed charges will not affect their ability to get work and travel to the US. THEY…
pardons.org We receive hundreds of thank you letters each month from people whom we’ve helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). Many of the criminal records are very old and have come back to haunt the person in one way or another. Usually the criminal record is discovered in a criminal…
pardons.org Every day we receive thank you letters from Canadians whom we have helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). In many cases, the person is completely relieved of the burden of carrying around the label of being a “criminal” and is extremely grateful for being given a second chance in…
