Pardons Canada – Email from RCMP highlights delays in processing time
pardons.org One of the important documents in obtaining a Pardon is the RCMP file which highlights a person’s criminal history. The RCMP file is generated from your fingerprints which you may take at the local police or a digital fingerprint agency. Because of the rise in demand of criminal checks for employment, volunteer and other […]
Pardons Canada – Ontario Pardon for DUI
pardons.org A DUI in Ontario and throughout Canada is considered a criminal offence. It is also referred to as “Impaired Driving”, “Driving While Impaired”, and “Over .08 Milligrams”. “Refusing to provide a breath sample” is considered the same as a DUI and carries a criminal record. If you are convicted of a DUI then you […]
Pardons Canada – 10 Reasons to Oppose Bill C-10 Omnibus Crime Bill
pardons.org We have been against the proposal to change the rules for pardons proposed under Bill C23 ever since the government introduced the legislation over one year ago. The Pardons system is working as evidenced by the incredibly low number of those re-offending once a pardon is granted. Changing the name from “Pardons” to “Record […]
Pardons Canada – Pardons Canada Co-Founder of Pardon Association of Canada
pardons.org We recently co-founded the Pardon Association of Canada in order to help Canadians with obtaining pardons and US Waivers. There are many pardon service providers on the web and it can be very confusing for the public. Many providers advertise “fastest service” or “the fastest pardon in Canada”. These claims are entirely misleading and […]
Pardons Canada – RCMP Delays for Pardons Not Getting Better
pardons.org One of the steps in applying for a Pardon is to obtain an RCMP file which highlights your convictions. This process is necessary for completing the pardon application. If you have been charged but not convicted ie conditional or absolute discharge, stayed, peace bond, withdrawn, dismissed, then your information will still show up on […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon Can Be Revoked
pardons.org In the vast majority of cases, once a person has been granted a Canada Pardon, they do not re-offend and can live a life free of the burden of having a criminal record. Most people are thrilled to obtain a Canada Pardon because they can be safe to travel to the US without worry […]
Pardons Canada – An Important Article on CBC About Pardons
pardons.org There has recently been a lot of media attention on pardons in Canada mainly because the Tory government is proposing to change the rules of pardons and increase the fees through a proposed Bill C23. We are against the changes because Bill C23 will make it more difficult and expensive for people to obtain […]
Pardons Canada – The Importance of Pardons In Canada
pardons.org We have been helping people obtain Pardons in Canada for 20 years and each day we hear stories about how people have rehabilitated from their criminal past. They call us because even though the criminal offence happened many years in the past, the criminal offence is still haunting them. Having a criminal record will […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a Conditional or Absolute Discharge
pardons.org Many people believe that if they have received a conditional or absolute discharge for a criminal offence, then the charges will eventually “disappear” and they will never have to worry about it again in the future. This is WRONG, and we hear about it every day how criminal background checks for employment and travel […]
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 – Fees for Pardons in Canada Set to Rise As Government Pulls Subsidy
pardons.org The Federal government has announced today that they will be raising the fees to approve Pardons from $50 to $150. This is necessary in order to continue to run the Pardon program in Canada. The good news is that the government remains committed to the pardon program. This is very important because it gives […]
Pardons Canada – Fingerprints Causing Delays in Criminal Record Checks
pardons.org One of the key steps in obtaining a Canada Pardon is to get a copy of your fingerprints and to obtain an RCMP file. Since most employers are now running criminal background checks for employment purposes, there has been an increased demand in fingerprints and RCMP files. Even if your criminal charges were withdrawn, […]
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 – Conditional Discharge and Absolute Discharge for Domestic Assault
pardons.org Assault is among the most common criminal charge in Canada. Often times it occurs when a fight has gotten out of hand and the police are called to the scene. In many cases, the person who called the police did so in the heat of the moment and did not wish to lay charges. […]
Pardons Canada – Traveling to the US once a Pardon is Granted
pardons.org If you have a criminal record in Canada, you can be denied entry to the US. Even if the criminal charges have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, you may be questioned at the US border and denied entry. If you are denied entry to the US you will require a I-192 […]
