How Long Does a Peace Bond Stay on Your Record?
Peace bonds are protection orders created by the court under section 810 of the Criminal Code. Typically, peace bonds are used if the authorities feel someone is likely to commit a criminal offence, yet there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed. Essentially, a peace bond is a promise not […]
I received a document from the US. What do I do?
Contact us by clicking here and let us know what documents you received. We want to make sure that we also received a copy. An analyst will review the document and contact you to guide you through the steps necessary to submit the additional information required.
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon in Canada and Becoming a Successful Author
Criminal justice system success stories are all around us, though as a society, we don’t often hear about them, do we? Not nearly enough, in my opinion, but perhaps I’m biased, since I’m one of them. These days, the focus seems to be lasered-in on the rush to success, living your life, having a family, […]
Pardons Canada: Liberals Propose Positive Changes to Pardons Rules
The Liberal government has recently proposed changes to the pardons rules which will make it sooner and less expensive to obtain. In March 2012 the Conservative government passed a law making eligibility for pardons longer. Summary offences went from 3 years to 5 years and Indictable offences went from 5 years to 10 years waiting […]
A US Entry Waiver or I-194 Can Take Longer Than You Think
The average time involved in obtaining a US Entry Waiver or I-194, may take longer than anticipated. Find out more at Pardons Canada today!
Pardons Canada – Woman loses job opportunity because of a theft under 15 year ago
Pardons Canada There are many sad stories of people trying to get a good job and can’t because of old criminal records that have come back to haunt them. Often these criminal charges are old and petty, yet still put up obstacles in life. Many people believe these old criminal charges will simply disappear or […]
Pardons Canada – “Now that I got my Pardon I feel free to apply for a passport to visit my family in the US”
Pardons Canada Many people with a criminal record are concerned about traveling to the US. Understandably so, considering that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can refuse you entry at the US border if you have a criminal record. Since June 2009, the Americans are requiring every Canadian to have a passport to cross the […]
Pardons Canada Review – Travel Worry Free Once Pardon Record Suspension Granted
Pardons Canada Each day we receive thank you letters from people across the country who we have helped to remove an old criminal record. The relief people feel once the criminal record is removed by way of a Pardon or Record Suspension is incredible. Now they are free to travel to the US without worry […]
Pardons Canada: Everything You Need To Know About Ignition Interlock Devices for DUIs
Drunk driving is a global problem, and governments have been implementing strategies to reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of alcohol. So far, among the strategies employed to combat drunk driving, ignition interlock installation is proving to be one of the most effective. Several studies attest to the effectiveness of installing ignition interlock devices (IID), […]
Pardons Canada – Pardon Fee and Wait Times for Pardons Being Reviewed
Pardons Canada Pardons Canada has been actively lobbying the Liberal government to reverse some of the laws set by the former Harper government with Bill C10 pertaining to pardons in Canada. Here is an open letter sent by Pardons Canada to the current Prime Minister and Public Safety Minister urging changes to the law: Open […]
Pardons Canada – New US Security Rules May Affect Travel with a Criminal Record Even Over US Airspace
Pardons Canada Are you thinking of traveling to the Caribbean or South America and you have a criminal record? With the new US Security rules, you may be in for a problem. According to the following recent Globe and Mail article, the Americans want Canadian airlines traveling over US airspace to report the details of […]
Volunteering with a Criminal Record
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to your community and grow as a person. However, finding volunteer opportunities is not easy for those with a criminal record. A simple background check will easily uncover your criminal record, which will limit the organizations and community programs to which you can give your time. For […]
Pardons Canada – Having a passport does NOT mean you can enter the US with a criminal record
Pardons Canada Many people call us in shock that they have been turned away at the US Border because of an old criminal record. They were under the false assumption that because they have a valid Canadian Passport, that they have been pre-cleared to go to the US. This is obviously WRONG. Yet hundreds of […]
Pardons Canada – US Border Questions About Having A Criminal Record
Pardons Canada We are getting more calls and emails from people who are being questioned at the US Border whether they have ever been arrested by the police. You must be very careful in answering these questions as you risk being turned away at the US border. Once you have been denied entry to the […]
How Can I Find Out If I Can Cross The Border?
Canada is in the fortunate position of sharing what some have described as the largest, friendliest border in the world with the United States. The majority of provinces in the country share their southern border with the USA, and because of the friendly relations between the two countries, and a lot of overlap in language […]
