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…
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.org 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 a…
pardons.org 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 in…
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…
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.org People make regretful mistakes in their lives and usually suffer severe consequences as a result of their wrongdoings. The ability to get a Canada 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.org We receive many calls from people with a criminal record who are living in Canada but do not yet have their Canadian Citizenship. They either have no status, refugee status or permanent residence. Often they are living in Canada because they have family here or they are seeking to have a better life for…
pardons.org Each day we speak to people who are seeking to obtain a pardon for a criminal offence. Often, it is a one time occurence in a persons lifetime and they regret their actions deeply. They have served thier punishment and want to move forward in their lives. The current law for receiving a Canada…
pardons.org Perhaps one of the most common criminal charges in Canada is assault. Domestic assault is most common but other assault charges include assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, uttering death threats. Oftentimes, people are charged with assault and the charges are later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed in court or absolute or conditional discharge…
pardons.org The Tory government is proposing legislation (Bill C-43) that could affect thousands of permanent residents who have minor convictions, including shoplifting, assault, and drug offences. These immigrants could lose their permanent residence status or be deported under the new law. If you have a criminal record, its important to start the Pardon/Record Suspension process…
