When obtaining a criminal record check in Winnipeg there are a number of situations that will lead to different information coming up. It can seem a little complicated when you try to dig through all of the information out there, so we’ve broken it down in a way that we hope will make it easier…
If you’ve been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), you should know that in Canada, DUI has been considered a Federal Criminal Offence since 1921. In Canada, the term impaired driving is used when referring to the criminal offence of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A DUI…
For most people in Canada, our primary means of income is through getting a job with an employer. It’s the easiest, most straightforward way to get a reliable, timely salary that we can structure our lives around and start building a future. But getting a job requires submitting applications to employers that are looking for…
For many years in Canada, if you wanted to get a criminal conviction sealed, you would undergo a process that was called getting a pardon. Officially, a pardon was defined as a government act that sealed a criminal conviction if the person with the conviction had served a sentence without incident, and had gone on…
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…
Committing a criminal act is a serious offence, and in some cases, that act may have negative repercussions for some members of the public, such as injury, or even death. Because of that, a criminal conviction entails a serious penalty that must be paid. In some instances, probationary time is also required to carefully monitor…
Getting arrested and convicted of a criminal offence can have long standing consequences in Canada. It can mean the difference between being offered a job because you are qualified and getting passed over because someone else has the same qualifications, but a clean record. It can mean you are able to adopt a child or…
The world continues to change and evolve and, unfortunately, sometimes those changes are not always for the better. Things in the geopolitical landscape have undergone a noticeable shift in the last few years. One of these changes has been felt on a personal level by Canadians, and it is the border between our nation and…
Visitor: I can’t really remember but I think maybe 10 times I have been fingerprinted by the police, last time was around January 2007 and I believe and that one was withdrawn after I completed a diversion program. All of the offences were in Calgary, Alberta. Nothing at all since 2007. There were theft…
www.pardons.org People are shocked when they are stopped at the US border and ultimately denied entry to the US due to a past criminal record. The reason people are surprised is because they either thought the criminal record was already gone or they did not believe that the Americans can see the criminal record. You…
www.pardons.org Many people are uncertain whether landlords can ask for a criminal background check when renting a home or an apartment. This recent article from the CBC shows that indeed having a criminal record can hinder your ability to rent or lease an apartment or home. Once your pardon or record suspension is granted then…
pardons.org We receive many calls from Canadians who cannot travel to the US because of an old criminal record. Often this prevents them from visiting family or friends or attending special events in the US. If you have already been stopped at the US border, then you will require a US Entry Waiver or I-194…
pardons.org Canada has a large immigrant population and many people who come to Canada from other countries are not aware of the law of the land. What is normal behaviour in their country may be unacceptable behaviour in Canada. The most common criminal charges are assault, DUI and theft, though it is not limited to…
pardons.org Many people call us asking to help them obtain Pardons for a DUI or Impaired Driving charge. It is one of the most common criminal charges in Canada and the consequences can be devastating. Most people are interested in getting a Pardon for a DUI or Impaired Driving so that they can move forward…
pardons.org There are many immigrants in Canada who wish to obtain their Canadian citizenship. For those who have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the criminal charge was dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditional discharge, they could be prevented from obtaining Canadian citizenship. The good news is that once a Canada Pardon…
