A FAST card (Free and Secure Trade card) is an essential tool for Canadian truck drivers who frequently cross the US border. It simplifies border crossings, reduces wait times, and opens doors to more job opportunities in the trucking industry. However, obtaining a FAST card can be challenging if you have a criminal record, as…
pardons.org An old criminal record can come back to haunt you, even when you think you are safe. Two of Canada’s biggest government unions will face off against the province before the labour relations board this summer in a continuation of a four-year fight over mandatory criminal record checks. The dispute has been going on…
pardons.org There are many sad stories of people trying to get a good job and can’t because of old criminal records that have come back to haunt them. Often these criminal charges are old and petty, yet still put up obstacles in life. Many people believe these old criminal charges will simply disappear or not…
pardons.org Theft and Domestic Assault are probably two of the most common criminal charges that we help to get pardoned. Usually these charges are single incidents in a person’s life when they were in a very stressful personal situation. A criminal charge was laid and they were punished, however they should not have to live…
pardons.org https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2009/05/29/withdrawn_charges_can_stay_on_record_court_rules.html In the Ontario Court of Appeal today, a ruling was upheld allowing police to provide information to the public about criminal charges that were dismissed, withdrawn or acquitted. This has huge negative consequences for people in this situation who are trying to get a job, promotion or travel to the US. The truth…
pardons.org Just look at our highways and you will see how many truckers are employed in Canada. These days its getting a lot harder for truckers to get good paying jobs if they have a criminal record. Many trucking companies are insisting that they have a clean record so that they will be safe to…
pardons.org There are many people who want to coach or referee for their child’s hockey, soccer or other sports team. Having a criminal record, no matter how small can prevent you from doing this. There is currently a Bill in process that when passed will ensure that no one with a criminal record will be…
pardons.org For so many people we speak to, having a criminal record has been a huge burden. They have paid the price for their wrongdoings and suffer the label of being a “criminal” for years. Obtaining a Canada Pardon can be a huge relief psychologically and emotionally. Here is a letter from a person we…
pardons.org Having a criminal record closes many doors to opportunities in life. We get thank you letters every day from people who we have helped to remove old criminal records with a Canada Pardon so that they can have a second chance in life. Here is a recent example: “I was interested in getting my…
pardons.org Its so difficult getting a job these days that having a criminal record could make it near impossible to land a decent job. Thankfully, once a Canada Pardon is granted, the criminal record will no longer get in the way of getting good jobs, even jobs with the government. Here is an example: “It…
pardons.org Its a fact, getting a job with a criminal record has gotten even harder. Every day we hear from clients who are turned down for a job because of an old criminal record. With more and more companies running criminal background checks on potential employees, it is necessary to get a Canada Pardon. Here…
pardons.org There are many people who are having trouble getting a job because of an old criminal record. Often they are not aware that a Canada Pardon will clear their old record so that they can get a job. Here is a letter we recently received from a client we helped to get a Canada…
pardons.org Cabbies, limo drivers, forklift operators, and many others require a clean background check to renew their license. A Canada Pardon will remove old criminal records so that people can be safe to get their respective license. Here is a letter we recently received from a happy client whom we helped get a Pardon: “When…
pardons.org Every day we speak to hundreds of people who can’t get a job because of their past criminal records. Here is a letter from a person we recently helped to get a Canada Pardon explaining how she felt having a criminal record while looking for a job: “For all those people who are going…
pardons.org In these difficult economic times, any strike against you makes it even harder to get a job, especially if you have a criminal record. We receive many calls every day from people who have either lost a job or are trying to get a promotion but can’t because of a past criminal record. Here…
