There is the old saying that everyone deserves a second chance. It’s based on the belief that just because someone makes a mistake, that does not mean the mistake should be held against them forever. People who fail a driver’s test, for example, should be allowed to retake it. Even people who break the legal…
www.pardons.org Pardons Canada has been an active voice in the fight for pardons for cannabis offences. If you have been in trouble with the police for pot, marijuanna, cannabis or any other controlled substance then you have a criminal record even if the offence was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, or discharged. If you have a criminal…
In life, everyone makes mistakes, experiences the consequences of those mistakes, and, hopefully, learns from them. But some errors are relatively minor, with trivial outcomes, like getting on the wrong train in an unfamiliar subway system. Other mistakes, however, can have lasting consequences that can haunt a person for years. Committing a crime is one…
Want to know how to get a pardon in Ontario, then keep reading… We have all made mistakes. Unfortunately, when it comes to a criminal record a small mistake can still cause you a lifetime of problems even if you are well established and past the crime you committed. Canadians have criminal records for all…
Want to know about pardon applications in Canada? A criminal record isn’t something that the vast majority of Canadians set out to get for themselves, but it can happen for various reasons. Sometimes a criminal record occurs because of bad choices made while being a youth. Other times, criminal records occur because of actions taken…
Looking for pardon services in Canada? For the average Canadian, living a good life is about keeping an eye out for good opportunities, making those opportunities happen, and, once they do, working hard to make most of those chances. It’s all about living in one of the most advanced countries in the world, with a…
When you have a criminal record, it can be difficult to try and move on with your life. In particular, finding a good job can often become quite challenging. Many companies don’t want to take the chance on someone with a history of criminal activity. There are also many professions where it is against the…
www.pardons.org Impaired driving also known as drunk driving, DUI, driving over .08 miligrams, or driving while ability impaired is among the most common criminal offences in Canada. Many people don’t even know that its a criminal offence and once convicted will stay on your criminal record forever until a pardon or record suspension is granted. …
www.pardons.org There are many reasons why having a criminal record can hold you back in your life but the biggest obstacle is usually employment. In Canada, most employers conduct criminal background checks and if they see that you have a criminal record they will likely not hire you as there are many other candidates applying…
www.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…
www.pardons.org Many people are unaware of the fact that the Americans will deny you entry to the US if you have a criminal record. You may have been able to cross the US border in the past but each time you cross it is a risk as the Americans do random criminal checks and if…
Being sentenced with a criminal conviction in Canada has inevitable, serious repercussions on the rest of a person’s life. There is often a jail sentence involved, sometimes even significant fines to pay, and even after a sentence is served, there may be probationary requirements to meet. Even after all that, once your legal commitments have…
It’s pretty much a given that every one of us is going to make a mistake at some point in our lives. It’s just the severity of that mistake that will differ from one person to the next. Harmless mistakes may have an impact on no one but ourselves. More serious mistakes may cost a…
In 2012, the Canadian government, then under the authority of the Harper Conservative government, made some changes to the way that record suspensions (formerly known as “pardons”) operated in Canada. Specifically, they decided to lengthen the amount of wait time required before people could apply for a record suspension. Now, after some deliberation by the…
Canada is making great strides in both the international and local spheres when it comes to being a forward thinking, respected and progressive country. One of the areas where the nation is going to be closely watched by other countries of the world is the announcement by our Federal government that the legalization of marijuana…
