Pardons Canada – How to get a US Waiver if a pardon is already granted
Visitor:  I have been fingerprinted twice. Both times in my hometown of Campbell River, BC. The first time was in 1986 when I was drinking and driving a motor vehicle. I applied for and was granted a pardon some years later, but that was opened up again in around 2004 when I had a relationship with […]
Unlocking Travel Opportunities: US Entry Waivers Explained
The U.S. Entry Waiver is a crucial document for those looking to enter the United States. For Canadian travellers with a past criminal record, it represents a key that can unlock travel opportunities that would otherwise be unattainable. Whether your travel to the U.S. is for business, pleasure, or family matters, Pardons Canada is here […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada The Americans are getting stricter at the US-Canada border and we are getting more and more calls from frustrated, embarassed, angry Canadians who are getting turned away at the border every day because of old criminal charges. If the Americans already know about you and have turned you away at the border then […]
Pardons Canada – “Getting stopped at the US border for having a criminal record was embarassing”
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of calls every month from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. We have heard many nightmare stories about people’s experience with US Customs agents when they have been denied entry to the US. Sometimes, people are held for many hours […]
What Happens If I Get Denied Entry at the US Border?
Crossing the border into the United States for business, leisure, or to see family is a privilege that most Canadians take for granted. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the right to run background checks on anyone passing through the border, and the presence of even completed charges on your record can lead to […]
Understanding US Entry Waivers I-192: A Comprehensive Overview
Have you been refused entry at the American border because of your Canadian criminal record? This blog will discuss the essential information to help you understand US entry waivers, including who needs one, the application process, and common misconceptions about the process. I-192: US Entry Waiver Explained A US entry waiver, known officially as the […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a criminal record was like living a nightmare..”
Pardons Canada People make regretful mistakes in their lives and usually suffer severe consequences as a result of their wrongdoings. The ability to get a pardon for a past criminal record can be a huge relief in one’s life so that they do not have to live forever with the consequences of their wrongdoing. Each […]
Pardon Application Guide
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 […]
Pardons Canada Review – Relief of Clearing A Criminal Record
We receive hundreds of emails and mails from people we have helped to remove criminal records either by a file destruction for withdrawn, stayed, dismissed and discharges and pardons or record suspensions for convictions including fraud, theft, DUI, assault, drug trafficking, uttering threats to name a few examples. Here is a recent thank you email […]
Pardons Canada: Three Assault convictions, can I get a Pardon?
Visitor: My first charge was in Nova Scotia, trespassing in 1988. Second and third criminal offences were in London, Ont.. 1997 & 2000. I did hit my wife back and was given probation. The second time was a kick in bum, which we did to each other in a friendly way…..but because I lost my […]
The Importance of Record Suspension: Restore Your Reputation
A criminal record can be a significant barrier in your life, impacting everything from job prospects to travel opportunities. Record suspension, formerly known as a pardon, represents a chance to wipe the slate clean, allowing you to move forward without the weight of past mistakes holding you back. This blog post delves into the importance […]
Pardons Canada – The Privilege of Having a Pardon
Pardons Canada We are very fortunate to live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. The criminal justice system in Canada is set up to give punishment but also redemption, in the case of a pardon. There has recently been a lot of media attention on a Pardon granted to […]
Pardons Canada – Canada’s Crime Rate Falls in 2009
Pardons Canada Each year Statistics Canada comes out with information regarding crime in Canada. In 2009, there were over 2.1 Million crime related reports to the police. This does not mean that 2.1 Million people got into trouble with the police. The top three convictions were Impaired Driving or DUI, Assault and Theft Under 5000. […]
Pardons Canada – Peace Bond for Assault Charges Will Show Up on Criminal Checks
Pardons Canada We have recieved numerous calls from people who were in shock that a Peace Bond was showing up in a criminal check conducted by an employer or US Customs officer. If you have been fingerprinted for an assault or uttering threats charge, and the charges were later stayed, dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, absolute […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23B – Summary of Recent Meeting at Standing Committee
Pardons Canada 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 […]
