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: 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: 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 […]
Pardons Canada: One Pardon Will Remove All Offences
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 […]
Pardons Canada: The Consequences of Drinking and Driving During the Pandemic
While some US states classify a first DUI (driving under the influence) offense as a misdemeanor, it pays not to underestimate the penalties for a first offense extreme DUI especially in some states like Arizona. In Canada, all DUI or Impaired Driving or Refusal to provide breathe sample convictions are considered criminal. When charged with DUI, it […]
Pardons Canada: Getting a Job with a DUI
Visitor: I am a Nurse, registered with the College of Nurses and this DUI or Impaired Driving charge is preventing me from successful employment. I quit my Emergency job, my estranged partner is a drug addict. I remain sober of alcohol (my abuse drug of choice) for 2 years. How much will this cost and […]
Pardons Canada: The cost of a DUI or Impaired Driving in Canada
Visitor: It shouldn’t cost someone with a first offence more money to get a fresh start and obtain a pardon for a DUI…I’ve paid $900 to get my car back from impound, the judge that I had increased my fine from $1000 to $1500, speeding ticket of $580…$120 each month monitoring fee for that blow box […]
Pardons Canada – The Process for Applying for a Pardon Works
My name is K. and on July 18th 2019 I was awarded a pardon under the Criminal Records Act, thanks to Pardons Canada. I was around my entire family when I opened the letter and upon reading the decision of the parole board that I was granted an official Record Suspension, my family and I […]
Pardons Canada – Canada Passes Law to Speed Pot Pardons
Pardons Canada The Canadian government has recently passed a law to allow pardons for a single pot possession conviction to be expedited and no cost for approval. This law does NOT apply to individuals who have more than one offence. A person with a single pot possession conviction must still make a full application with […]