Pardons Canada: How to remove a fraud conviction
Visitor: I was fingerprinted in September 2019, following a domestic when I defended myself from an attack, in Winnipeg. I was locked out of my house after a verbal and physical altercation by my ex, at which point he called the police. I was arrested due to a warrant that was issued by a previous […]
Pardons Canada: Once my fraud under offence is pardoned will I be safe for work?
Visitor: When I was 18 years old I did something really stupid that got me arrested and ultimately gave me a criminal record for fraud under $5000. As far as I understand that five years after the end of my probation, I am allowed to apply for a pardon. I don’t entirely understand what exactly […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for Employment
pardons.org Each week we receive thank you letters and emails from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension. This is a huge relief for most people once they receive the pardon as it removes any barriers for employment. Since most employers are conducting criminal background checks before hiring, it has become […]
Pardons Canada – A Withdrawn Charge Can Still Show Up on CPIC or an RCMP File
pardons.org The following email we received from a person who was fingerprinted by the police but the charges were later withdrawn. Even though the charges are withdrawn, the fingerprints can still show up on a criminal background check, which can haunt you for the rest of your life until you apply for a file destruction […]
Fraud Under $5000

What is fraud under $5000? When it comes to criminal activity, one way to distinguish one type of crime from another is through “class.” This measuring system is applied to acts with a strong financial nature; they don’t necessarily involve violence or theft in the traditional sense and are often referred to as “white collar […]
Pardons Canada – 2014 Canadian Crime Stats Revealing
pardons.org Each year the Canadian government gathers crime statistics from across the country and publishes a report. As you can see from the table below, the conviction of “theft under $5000” is the most common conviction in Canada with over 474,000 police reported crimes. Mischief is another common conviction with over 264,000 police reported crimes. […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing Your Criminal Record, Your Career Depends on It

pardons.org We often receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension or US Entry Waiver. In many cases, a person’s career depends on the fact that they do not have a criminal record. Depending on the employer, this could be for bonding or insurance purposes or traveling to the […]
Pardons Canada – A Case for NOT Changing the Pardons Laws Bill C23B
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 […]
Pardons Canada – Removing a Fraud Charge with a Canada Pardon
pardons.org We help many people obtain Pardons for criminal charges ranging from assault to fraud. In many cases, having a criminal record has had a significant negative impact on the person’s life and they have learned their lessons the hard way. Thankfully, once a Pardon is granted, they can move forward with their lives without […]
Pardons Canada – Obtaining a Pardon for a Fraud Charge
pardons.org There are two types of criminal charges for fraud; fraud under $5000 and fraud over $5000. Fraud under $5000 is considered a summary charge and Fraud over $5000 is considered an indictable charge. It is possible to get a Canada Pardon for either charge but you must be out of trouble for 3 or […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a Fraud Charge
pardons.org In addition to DUI and assault, a common criminal charge is fraud. Most fraud charges relate to credit card scams or writing bad cheques. There are 2 criminal charges for fraud; fraud under $5000 which is considered a summary offence and fraud over $5000 which is considered an indictable offence. You are eligible for […]