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Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a Criminal Record

Visitor:  I have had countless job opportunities that I have not been able to accept and/or taken away once they see my criminal record. I am trying my hardest to provide for my two year old son but it seems I am stuck in the loop of low income jobs due to my record, I […]

Pardons Canada: Does social assistance help with cost of Pardons?

Visitor: I need to get this conviction of assault off my record because I can’t get a job anywhere in Canada. I’ve tried for years now since this conviction. I’m on social assistance and I haven’t been able to succeed since this situation happened here. I really would rather go to America where I think […]

Pardons Canada: How it Feels to Get a DUI

pardons.org Thank you for speaking with me the other day. I have had the worst two weeks of my ilife and this is destroying me. I am keeping it together outside but inside I am dying. I made a first mistake in my life by getting this DUI but I am crippling all of those […]

Pardons Canada: Employment with a Criminal Record

Visitor: I have tried unsuccessfully to gain employment over this past year.  Not one prospective employer will admit it, but it is because of my criminal record.  I don’t know why they just don’t tell me.  I have noticed that these people prefer to embarrass and humiliate me instead.   One interview I had was for […]

Pardons Canada: Working for Uber with a Criminal Record

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 – Remove Criminal Record for Employment

Erasing my criminal record is something that I have to do, and I want to get the process started as soon as possible. Theres only one reason why, and its because I would like to pursue a career in truck driving, so I need to be able to cross the border into the states. (If […]

Job Hunting with a Criminal Record: Unlocking Opportunities

Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people struggling with job hunting with a criminal record. Often people are not aware that they can get a pardon and once a pardon is granted the employer will not see anything. Pardons and Criminal Background Checks Since most employers in the country are now […]

Pardons Canada Review – Applying for Uber with a Criminal Record

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pardons.org Many people want to take advantage of earning extra income by working for Uber.  Whether it is for a part time position or full time driving position with Uber, you will be subject to a criminal background check before getting hired. If you have a criminal conviction or have even been fingerprinted by the […]

Can I Legally Be Denied Employment If I Have a Canadian Criminal Record?

When applying for a job, it’s important to understand the restrictions in place regarding the position. For Canadians that have a criminal record, it is possible to be denied a job because of your legal history. The act of searching for suitable jobs, going through the application process and sitting through an interview can be […]

Pardons Canada Review – Social Assistance for Pardons

pardons.org Having a criminal record can be a huge barrier to employment, especially since most employers in Canada are conducting criminal background checks prior to hiring. If you are on social assistance or disability pension, you may be able to get funding from your social worker as it is in their best interest to help […]

Pardons Canada – Remove Criminal Record in Edmonton Alberta

pardons.org Most employers in Canada are now doing criminal background checks before hiring any employee.  This is true for most jobs including factory, warehouse, trucking, social work and even retail.  If you have a criminal record, no matter how old the conviction, it is very hard to get work due to the criminal background checks. […]

Pardons Canada Review- The Relief of Removing a Criminal Record

pardons.org There can be a huge emotional and psychological burden of having a criminal record.  Many people who have committed a criminal offence are remorseful and wish to continue with their life as a law abiding citizen. Most employers and volunteer agencies are doing criminal background checks so having a criminal record can really impact […]

Pardons Canada – Losing a Job Because of a Criminal Record

pardons.org Each day we receive many calls and emails from people who cannot get employment due to a past criminal record.  In the following email, this person was hired on to a bank but after the criminal background check (which was done one month later) she was fired. Since this charge was 14 years ago […]

Pardons Canada Review – Removing Your Criminal Record, Your Career Depends on It

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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 […]

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