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pardons.org There are many Canadians who have a criminal record and as a result cannot travel to the US. Even if you have an absolute or conditional discharge or if the criminal charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed or acquitted, you might still get turned away at the US border. If the Americans have already stopped…
pardons.org There are many reasons why people need a Canada Pardon to remove a criminal record from public record. The most common reason to remove a criminal record is to have a clear criminal background check for job application purposes. Most jobs require a criminal background check before hiring a candidate. Another common reason to…
pardons.org There are many Canadians who have been charged with a criminal offence and have no idea that they are eligible for a Canada Pardon. They carry the label of “criminal” with them for many years and can suffer many negative consequences as a result. Particularly a criminal record will limit your ability to cross…
pardons.org Every day we speak to people who have been in trouble with the law and are seeking a second chance in life with a Canada Pardon. Most people we speak to are good human beings who have made a stupid mistake in their life and as a result are now labeled as a “criminal’. …
pardons.org Many people with a criminal record are concerned about traveling to the US. Understandably so, considering that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can refuse you entry at the US border if you have a criminal record. Since June 2009, the Americans are requiring every Canadian to have a passport to cross the US…
pardons.org These days its nearly impossible to get a job with a criminal record. No matter how old it is or how “insignificant” the infraction was, if an employer sees a red flag on a criminal background check, they are likely to hire another candidate. Even if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge,…
pardons.org Impaired Driving, also known as a DUI is the most common criminal offence in Canada. The consequences of getting charged with a DUI can be severe and affect your life in many ways. We speak to hundreds of Canadians each month who have received a DUI and have suffered the consequences of having a…
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pardons.org Most people who get a criminal record are regretful for their past mistakes. Having the label of being a “criminal” can take a toll on you both emotionally and psychologically. Every day we speak to people about getting a Pardon and we hear how much a criminal record has affected their lives. Once a…
pardons.org Since June 30th we have received more calls than in the past from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and photographed…
pardons.org Having a criminal record can have many negative consequences in your life. In addition to having issues with employment and travel to the US, a criminal record can really affect your personal image and self respect. Everyday we help people remove old criminal records with a Canada Pardon and we hear their stories about…
pardons.org We are constantly reminded of the wide spectrum of society that gets into trouble with the law at some point in their life. Often, the criminal act was done at a time of great stress, addiction, desperation or mere stupidity. Regardless, the label of being a “criminal” can be a very heavy burden both…
