Pardons Canada – Bill C23B – Summary of Recent Meeting at Standing Committee
pardons.org We have recently been active in Ottawa debating the proposed pardons legislation Bill C23B. We are concerned about the impact the changes will have on those who have been rehabilitated but cannot get employment in Canada because of the new rules in obtaining a Pardon. Here is a summary of what took place in […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C-23B Proposal for Changes to Pardon Legislation Being Debated This Month
pardons.org The Federal Government is currently proposing some significant changes to the Pardon legislation that could make it harder to get pardons and that is trying to eliminate the word “pardon” and replace it with “record suspension.” Pardons Canada is currently working closely with government officials at the committee level to oppose certain proposed changes […]
Pardons Canada – Government Processing Fees for Pardons May Rise Soon
pardons.org There has been a large increase in Pardons applications because most employers in Canada are running criminal checks on new employers and in some cases, existing employers. This means that anyone with an old criminal record requires a Pardon if they want to be safe to get a job. Also, the Americans are becoming […]
Pardons Canada – Get a Pardon NOW or face the consequences later
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails each day from people who have an old criminal record that has unexpectedly come back to haunt them. Usually its an employer running a criminal background check, or its the American customs officer doing a routine criminal check. The consequences for having a criminal record can mean loss […]
Pardons Canada – Senate passes Bill C23 to tighten pardons laws
pardons.org On June 29, 2010 the Senate approved an amended Bill C23A which will affect the laws governing the granting of a Canada Pardon. There are a number of changes to the rules that go into affect immediately. Most of the changes relate to sexual offences, making it more difficult to obtain a pardon for […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23 – How a Bill Became a Law So Quickly
pardons.org We have received many calls from Canadians concerned about the changes in the law regarding Canada Pardons. The original Bill C23 contained many clauses that would significantly change the rules for obtaining a Pardon. The most drastic being a change in the eligibility requirements for all indictable offences from 5 years to 10 years. […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23 – Final Resolution Before Parliament Breaks for the Summer
pardons.org The government and opposition agreed Wednesday to fast-track a bill through Parliament to block killer Karla Homolka from winning a pardon. The original bill, C-23, essentially proposed to change the waiting period for summary offences from 3 to 5 years and indictable offences from 5 to 10 years. It also proposes that individuals would […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C-23 New Pardon Legislation Agreement
pardons.org There is currently a lot of attention surrounding the new Pardon legislation being proposed by the government. In a haste to stave off Karla Homolka being pardoned in July, the Tories have tried to push through Bill C23 before Parliament breaks for the summer. Bill C23 in its full form proposes many changes to […]
Pardons Canada – Ex-Offenders Concerned about New Proposed Pardon Legislation Bill C23
pardons.org Our phones and emails have been busy recently due to the Tories proposal to change the existing Pardon legislation. If the changes go through and become law, it will make it harder for certain people to obtain a Canada Pardon. Right now, most employers in the country are running criminal checks on prospective employees […]
Pardons Canada – Further Insight Into Bill C-23 and the Proposed Legislation Change for Pardons in Canada
pardons.org There are many Canadians who are concerned about the potential changes that are being proposed to the Pardon process in Canada with the introduction of Bill C-23. We found the following blog by Michael Carabash of Dynamic Lawyers to be very insightful regarding the proposed legislation: Following up on my last blog, where I […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23 – Proposal to change rules for Pardons applications
pardons.org We’ve received a lot of calls over the past few days from people concerned about the proposed changes to the Pardons legislation. There is a lot of media surrounding this announcement but many articles are publishing rumours or incorrect information. Below is an initial summary of the proposed Bill C23. Remember, this is a […]
Pardons Canada – Tories to Introduce New Legislation Governing Pardons in Canada
pardons.org There has recently been a lot of media attention on Pardons and pending changes to the laws governing Pardons. Enclosed is a recent article that highlights some of the proposed changes. These include a stricter judgement on sexual offences to minors and people who have multiple serious or indictable offences. Please remember these are […]
