Pardons Canada: Here is What a File Destruction Looks Like When a Criminal Record is Removed

If you were fingerprinted by the police but the charges were dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, peace bond, diversion, absolute discharge or conditional discharge then it is considered a non-conviction.

However, since you were fingerprinted by the police your name can still be seen when a criminal background check is conducted and it can impact your ability to work, travel, volunteer or coach. Once a file destruction is completed then nothing will show up on a criminal check.

Here are a few examples of what a file destruction looks like once completed: