pardons.org There are many reasons people want to remove a criminal record apart from employment and travel purposes. Oftentimes, in order to obtain your Canadian citizenship you cannot have a past criminal record. Once a pardon or record suspension is granted, then the criminal record is no longer available to the public and you can…
pardons.org Among the most common convictions in Canada is Driving While Ability Impaired, also known as DUI, DWI, more than 80 mgs of alcohol. There are over 80,000 convictions across the country for this type of offence. When you are caught drinking and driving the consequences can be severe. In addition to losing your licence…
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.org Each month we receive many emails and thank you letters from people we have helped to remove a criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension, file destruction. The following letter comes from a person living in Edmonton who had a petty theft conviction from over 25 years ago. The person lived with this…
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get is “how long does the process take to remove a criminal record by way of pardon or record suspension?” In many cases, the person is eager to have the criminal record removed in order to gain employment, travel to the US, volunteering or coaching opportunities. The…
pardons.org We are always touched when we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. In so many cases, the circumstances that led to the crime were a mixture of poor decisions and difficult work or living environments. Often, the person is able to change their life around from…
pardons.org The road to recovery for an alcohol and drug addiction can be long and painful. Through that period people can fall into criminal activity under the influence, including theft, assault, mischief, impaired driving, to name a few. Often, as life unfolds, the person if they are lucky and work hard are able to get…
pardons.org Thousands of people each month across the country get convicted of DUI or Impaired Driving. Once convicted, it is a criminal offence and can be seen by employers and the Americans and anyone else who does a criminal record check. Often, the criminal record will get in the way of employment and traveling and…
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.org Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden and many people carry the burden for a long time before seeking a solution. Even if the person is gainfully employed, they feel that the criminal record is a weight on their shoulders and that everyone can see it. Also, their freedom is hindered…
pardons.org It is always satisfying to receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. Once the criminal record is removed, people have a huge sense of relief and renewed freedom in their lives. Here is a recent thank you letter we received from a person we helped to obtain…
pardons.org In rare cases a pardon/record suspension application will be denied because the person has been in trouble in the recent past, even though the charges may have been dismissed or withdrawn. If that happens, then an appeal is necessary to convince the parole board that the person has reformed their character and are worthy…
pardons.org We often receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension or US Entry Waiver. In many cases, a person’s career depends on the fact that they do not have a criminal record. Depending on the employer, this could be for bonding or insurance purposes or traveling to the…
pardons.org We receive hundreds of thank you letters each month from people we have helped to obtain a Pardon or US Entry Waiver. It is usually a huge relief for the person once the pardon has been granted because they can re-gain the freedom they once had before they received the criminal record. In the…
pardons.org Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to remove old criminal records or obtain US Entry Waivers. Even if the criminal record is very old, the Americans can turn you away at the US border if they see that you have a criminal record. The good news is…
