Pardons Canada: How a person with no criminal record can turn to crime in a moment
Visitor: In the early morning hour of January 5 2018 while on an overtime call at the Point Aconi power plant here in Nova Scotia I flipped out at work and took a payloader tractor off site and drove it into my ex wife’s vacant home with the intention to knock it over in exchange […]
Pardons Canada: Will a peace bond interfere with my pardon application?
Visitor: So as you may be aware I’ve had trouble in the past and was charged with robbery back in 2015 and was sentenced 10 months, I got out in 7 months on provincial parole for good behavior. Now that part of my life I absolutely detest and was very disgusted with myself and choices […]
Pardons Canada: Removing an assault conviction fast
Visitor: My charges were quite sometime ago. I had a very abusive and traumatic childhood etc. with that said I was a quite angry youth. I was accused and charged for something falsely , that I feel was someone trying to hurt me for snapping on them verbally one day. I was found not guilty […]
Pardons Canada: How can I remove ALL of my charges?
Visitor: My ex wife had left me and brought our newborn to her home town and didn’t say anything to me about it until after it was done. So naturally my only option was to move to the middle of nowhere to be close to my daughter which led to a gambling addiction and I […]
Pardons Canada: Federal Government Reduces Pardon Approval fee to $50
The federal government of Canada announced that they are reducing the fee for a pardon application from $655 to $50 effective Jan 1, 2022. Here is the official announcement from the Canadian government: This is fantastic news for so many people who have a criminal record that is preventing them from gaining employment, volunteering and […]
Pardons Canada: Are Fingerprints Required for Canadian Citizenship?
In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Now, biometrics are required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or permanent residence. Biometrics include fingerprints and photos taken for identification purposes. Biometrics are used to: Confirm your identity Prevent someone else from stealing […]
Pardons Canada: I have a DUI, Robbery and Drug offence. Can I get a pardon for all of those offences?
Visitor: Beginning of 2019 I had final court date, which I was convicted of Driving under the influence (DUI) also known as Impaired driving. I was given one year probation of driving once released and a 1000$ fine which I have to pay by this January. I also pled guilty to robbery and was sentenced, […]
Pardons Canada: How Can I Travel to USA with My Criminal Record?
Visitor: Iam writing you, to ask for your approval to allow my husband to cross the US border. I would love to be able to go and visit with my family and friends that live in the States. My Daughter is graduating very shortly, I would love to be able to take her on a trip for […]
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 […]
Pardons Canada: Pardons for Pot Offences Slow to Start
Every since cannabis became legal in Canada, the government has allowed a fast track and inexpensive way for people with pot offences from the past to obtain a pardon or record suspension. Removing a pot offence is important for a number of reasons including employment as most employers are doing criminal background check. If a […]
Pardons Canada: The Psychological Effects of a DUI Arrest and Conviction
A DUI arrest and looming conviction can weigh heavy on most people. After all, a DUI arrest can be a first for many, especially young adults. Since most first-time DUI offenders have no prior criminal history, the mere thought of the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction is enough to cause sleepless nights and endless anxiety. Simply […]
Pardons Canada: Old break and enter offence but unpaid fine. Can I get a pardon?
Visitor: I’m a 37 year old graduate student (UBC/English) hoping to volunteer with the vulnerable sector. My problem: a lingering criminal record from a break and enter that occurred when I was 18. Though this should seem like an uncomplicated pardon, it is not. After my conviction, I did not complete my community service or […]
Pardons Canada: Can I Remove an Uttering Threats and Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Visitor: The criminal offence I want gone is uttering a threat to cause bodily harm which I was convicted in 2016. I was charged again in 2019 for common assault but it is most likely being dropped at my trial next month in February as I am not guilty and the victim has changed their […]
Pardons Canada: When Can I Get My DUI Removed?
Visitor: I am very interested in having my records pardoned, however I have a couple of questions. I have not completed my Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), in fact I am in the process of writing a letter of exemption in hopes Driver Fitness and Monitoring will exempt me from this remedial program altogether. My […]
Pardons Canada: When Can I Remove a DUI?
Visitor: I’m looking to find out if/when I can apply for a record suspension with the help of your organization. I understand it is 5 years however unsure when that time starts for me. The charge for my DUI or Impaired Driving offence was Dec 18th 2016; I was criminally convicted in Dec 2018 and (paid […]
