Pardons Canada – Opposition Parties Against Price Increase for Pardons
Pardons Canada It seems we are not the only ones disappointed with the Tories proposed quadrupling the fee to approve Pardons. The following article highlights recent discussion in the legislature that shows how the opposition parties are opposed by the steep rise in fees. OTTAWA – The federal government wants to quadruple the cost of […]
Pardons Canada – Government Approval Fees for Canada Pardons May Rise Soon, Bill C23
Pardons Canada In an effort to be “tough on crime” the Tories are proposing changes to the Pardons legislation that could make it more expensive to obtain a pardon and more difficult to obtain one. Bill C23 B is the bill being proposed in the legislature. The reason many people wish to obtain a pardon […]
Pardons Canada – US Entry Visa Waiver (I-192, I-194) Required Even For a Temporary Stopover in the US
Pardons Canada Each day we recieve many calls from Canadians who have been refused entry to the US for old criminal charges. Sometimes even the smallest charge (theft under) can be used as a reason to turn the person away at the US Border. Even if you have been fingerprinted for a criminal charge but […]
Pardons Canada – There Are NO Exceptions for Eligibility Dates For Pardons
Pardons Canada We often receive emails or phone calls from people who have recently discovered that their old criminal conviction has come back to haunt them. It usually occurs when someone is applying for a new job, trying to get a promotion or traveling to the US. The person with the old criminal record is […]
Pardons Canada – Delays in RCMP Reports Highlight Absolute, Conditional Discharge, Stayed, Withdrawn and Dismissed Criminal Charges
Pardons Canada We help hundreds of Canadians each week to remove old criminal records by way of a pardon. Part of the process in obtaining the Pardon is to obtain an RCMP file which highlights all the criminal convictions and charges for the applicant. An RCMP file, which is the file used by employers to […]
Pardons Canada – USA Entry Waivers (I-192) Are Necessary If You Have a Criminal Record In Canada
Pardons Canada If you have a criminal record in Canada and have been refused entry at the US Border, you must obtain a US Entry Waiver (I-192 or I-194) to return to the US. We speak to hundreds of Canadians each week that are shocked to discover that the Americans have uncovered an old criminal […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a DUI (Impaired Driving, Over 80) in British Columbia (BC)
Pardons Canada Each day we help Canadians across the country to remove old criminal records with a pardon. A DUI, also known as Impaired Driving or Blowing Over .08, or Refusal to Take a Breathalizer is among the most common criminal conviction in Canada. The negative consequences of having a DUI or any criminal record […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon will NOT be granted if the fine or restitution is not paid
Pardons Canada We help many people each day to obtain Canada Pardons and US Waivers. One of the pre-requisites for being eligible for a Pardon is that the person must have served their entire punishment, including a fine payment. It is sad when we get emails or calls from who who wish to obtain a […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a Conditional or Absolute Discharge
Pardons Canada Many people who get a conditional or absolute discharge believe that their criminal charge will disappear on its own. For the purposes of traveling to the US this is NOT correct. The Americans will still see the fact that you have been fingerprinted and they do not acknowledge the difference between a regular […]
Pardons Canada – A Case for NOT Changing the Pardons Laws Bill C23B
Pardons Canada Each day we speak to people who are seeking to obtain a pardon for a criminal offence. Often, it is a one time occurence in a persons lifetime and they regret their actions deeply. They have served thier punishment and want to move forward in their lives. The current law for receiving a […]
Pardons Canada – Letter from Pardons Canada Opposing Changes to Existing Pardon Legislation Bill C23B
Pardons Canada We have recently been active in opposing the changes proposed by the Tory Government in Bill C23 regarding current Pardons rules. The current system WORKS, as evidenced by a 96% success rate of pardoned offenders NOT re-offending. Below is a letter from Pardons Canada to the opposition parties regarding one specific clause of […]
Pardons Canada – Some Charges DO NOT Require a Pardon or File Destruction
Pardons Canada Each day we receive hundreds of emails and phone calls from people who have been charged with a criminal record and would like to obtain a pardon or US Entry Waiver. Sometimes, a file destruction or pardon is not required. The email below is an example of a person who was caught for […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23B – Summary of Recent Meeting at Standing Committee
Pardons Canada We have recently been active in Ottawa debating the proposed pardons legislation Bill C23B. We are concerned about the impact the changes will have on those who have been rehabilitated but cannot get employment in Canada because of the new rules in obtaining a Pardon. Here is a summary of what took place […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C-23B Proposal for Changes to Pardon Legislation Being Debated This Month
Pardons Canada The Federal Government is currently proposing some significant changes to the Pardon legislation that could make it harder to get pardons and that is trying to eliminate the word “pardon” and replace it with “record suspension.” Pardons Canada is currently working closely with government officials at the committee level to oppose certain proposed […]
Pardons Canada – Fees for Pardons in Canada Set to Rise As Government Pulls Subsidy
Pardons Canada The Federal government has announced today that they will be raising the fees to approve Pardons from $50 to $150. This is necessary in order to continue to run the Pardon program in Canada. The good news is that the government remains committed to the pardon program. This is very important because it […]
