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Pardons Canada: Liberals Propose Positive Changes to Pardons Rules

The Liberal government has recently proposed changes to the pardons rules which will make it sooner and less expensive to obtain. In March 2012 the Conservative government passed a law making eligibility for pardons longer. Summary offences went from 3 years to 5 years and Indictable offences went from 5 years to 10 years waiting […]

Pardons Canada – Will Pot Offences Be Pardoned?

pardons.org With the new pot laws coming into effect this month, many people are wondering how people with old pot convictions will be treated.  The truth is, most of the people with pot convictions could have already received a pardon if they had applied since they only have to be out of trouble for five […]

Pardons Canada – New Rules and Consultation for Removing Criminal Records

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pardons.org In March 2012, the Conservative government changed the pardons rules which made it more difficult to obtain a pardon. They extended the waiting time or eligibility date to receive a pardon from 3 to 5 years for summary offences and from 5 to 10 years for indictable offences. This change in law also included […]

Pardons Canada – How Long Does it Take to Get a Pardon? – Contesting the New Rules

pardons.org If you have been convicted of a criminal offence then you will need a pardon or record suspension to remove your criminal record from public record. The eligibility requirements for a pardon or record suspension changed in March of 2012 due to a change in legislation by the Conservative government.  The waiting period for […]

Pardons Canada – Help Reduce the Waiting Period for Pardons

In March of 2012, the Conservative government passed a crime bill that lengthened the eligibility requirements for pardons from three years to five years for summary convictions and from five years to ten years for indictable offences. Pardons Canada as well as many Canadians feel that this legislative change is highly punitive for individuals as […]

Pardons Canada – Pardon Fee and Wait Times for Pardons Being Reviewed

pardons.org Pardons Canada has been actively  lobbying the Liberal government to reverse some of the laws set by the former Harper government with Bill C10 pertaining to pardons in Canada. Here is an open letter sent by Pardons Canada to the current Prime Minister and Public Safety Minister urging changes to the law: Open Letter […]

Pardons Canada Review- Record Suspension to Remove Criminal Record

pardons.org In March 2012, the Conservative government passed an omnibus crime bill called Bill C-51 which included many changes to the pardons laws. One specific change was the name from “pardon” to “record suspension”.  The effect of the criminal record suspension is the same as the pardon which effectively removes your criminal record from being […]

Pardons Canada Review – Helping People To Navigate a Complicated Process

pardons.org The process of obtaining a pardon/record suspension is complicated and takes time.  There are ten steps that need to be completed and done correctly in order for the Canadian government to approve the application. Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians for the past 25 years to obtain a pardon/record suspension, file destruction or US […]

Pardons Canada – Making Pardons Tougher to Obtain is Harsh and Unfair

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pardons.org There is a great article in today’s Toronto Star written by Roy McMurtry, former Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justice of Ontario, regarding Pardons and how the Harper government has made the process more difficult. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2015/06/17/making-pardons-tougher-to-obtain-is-harsh-and-unfair.html At Pardons Canada, we continue to help hundreds of people each month to obtain a pardon/record suspension […]

Pardons Canada – What Does a Pardon/Record Suspension Look Like?

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pardons.org When people call or email Pardons Canada to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove their criminal record, the most common question is if the charge will show up anywhere after the pardon is granted. Once the pardon or record suspension is granted the criminal record will no longer show up on a […]

Pardons Canada Review – Presentation at Criminal Lawyers Association in BC

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pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians to remove criminal records and obtain US Entry Waivers for over 25 years.  As a result of our experience and expertise we are often asked to speak at conferences across the country. Many criminal lawyers refer their Pardons/Record Suspensions work to Pardons Canada because the process takes a […]

Pardons Canada – Obtaining a Record Suspension Can Be Complicated

pardons.org There are many steps that are required to process a pardon/record suspension and it can often be complicated. Since the Harper government changed the pardons laws in March 2012 under Bill C10, there are more hurdles to cross before the pardon/record suspension is granted. The demand for pardons has increased dramatically since every employer […]

Pardons Canada – Backlog for Pardons Causing Delays

pardons.org Ever since the Federal Government changed the laws governing Pardons in Canada under Bill C-10, there has been a backlog of applications that have yet to be processed. This delay is unfortunate because most people who are applying for Pardons or Record Suspensions are in need of the Pardon for employment or travel purposes.  […]

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