Pardons Canada – Bill C23 – Final Resolution Before Parliament Breaks for the Summer
Pardons Canada The government and opposition agreed Wednesday to fast-track a bill through Parliament to block killer Karla Homolka from winning a pardon. The original bill, C-23, essentially proposed to change the waiting period for summary offences from 3 to 5 years and indictable offences from 5 to 10 years. It also proposes that individuals […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C-23 New Pardon Legislation Agreement
Pardons Canada There is currently a lot of attention surrounding the new Pardon legislation being proposed by the government. In a haste to stave off Karla Homolka being pardoned in July, the Tories have tried to push through Bill C23 before Parliament breaks for the summer. Bill C23 in its full form proposes many changes […]
Pardons Canada – Traveling to the US once a Pardon is Granted
Pardons Canada If you have a criminal record in Canada, you can be denied entry to the US. Even if the criminal charges have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, you may be questioned at the US border and denied entry. If you are denied entry to the US you will require a […]
Pardons Canada – A Criminal Record Will Follow You
Pardons Canada Some people think that when they get a DUI, Impaired Driving, pot possession, or simple theft or assault charge that it is no big deal because its a “small” charge. This is not true. They usually don’t find out the negative implication of their criminal record until a number of years later when […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon Equals a New Found Freedom
Pardons Canada We help hundreds of people each week to obtain a pardon. The current government is proposing to change the name from Pardon to Record Suspension, but the affect will still be the same; a new found freedom. No doubt, punishments for criminal offences can be severe and in many cases warranted, and the […]
Pardons Canada – Pardons in Canada are NOT Going Away
Pardons Canada We have recently received a number of calls from Canadians who are concerned that Pardons in Canada will be going away due to proposed legislation. This is NOT the case. The government is proposing certain changes to the Pardons rules that may affect waiting periods for Pardons and also will eliminate Pardons to […]
Pardons Canada – A Conditional Discharge Can Haunt You Well Beyond the Sentence
Pardons Canada Some people believe that a conditional discharge will simply disappear over time. This is not the case. Your fingerprints, photos, court and police records can stay on record until you apply for a File Destruction. The Americans do not distinguish between a suspended sentence, regular conviction or conditional or absolute discharge. If they […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a Pot Possession Charge
Pardons Canada We help hundreds of people each week obtain a pardon for a wide range of past criminal charges. It is very rewarding when we hear how the Pardon has positively impacted the persons life and how having a criminal record made their life difficult. If you have never been denied entry to the […]
Pardons Canada – Ex-Offenders Concerned about New Proposed Pardon Legislation Bill C23
Pardons Canada Our phones and emails have been busy recently due to the Tories proposal to change the existing Pardon legislation. If the changes go through and become law, it will make it harder for certain people to obtain a pardon. Right now, most employers in the country are running criminal checks on prospective employees […]
Pardons Canada – Further Insight Into Bill C-23 and the Proposed Legislation Change for Pardons in Canada
Pardons Canada There are many Canadians who are concerned about the potential changes that are being proposed to the Pardon process in Canada with the introduction of Bill C-23. We found the following blog by Michael Carabash of Dynamic Lawyers to be very insightful regarding the proposed legislation: Following up on my last blog, where […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C23 – Proposal to change rules for Pardons applications
Pardons Canada We’ve received a lot of calls over the past few days from people concerned about the proposed changes to the Pardons legislation. There is a lot of media surrounding this announcement but many articles are publishing rumours or incorrect information. Below is an initial summary of the proposed Bill C23. Remember, this is […]
Pardons Canada – Tories to Introduce New Legislation Governing Pardons in Canada
Pardons Canada There has recently been a lot of media attention on Pardons and pending changes to the laws governing Pardons. Enclosed is a recent article that highlights some of the proposed changes. These include a stricter judgement on sexual offences to minors and people who have multiple serious or indictable offences. Please remember these […]
Pardons Canada – Even if you have crossed the US Border in the past, you can still be turned away
Pardons Canada Many people with an old criminal record believe that if they have crossed the border in the past without a problem then there will be no issue in the future. This is WRONG. It just takes one customs officer who decides to do a criminal check and they will uncover your criminal record […]
Pardons Canada – Until Marijuana is Decriminalized You Will Still Need a Pardon
Pardons Canada No doubt the police have become more lenient when it comes time for arresting those with possession of marijuana. However, last year alone in Ontario there were over 10,000 convictions for pot possession. All 10,000 lives will be affected by having a criminal record and it could impact their ability to get jobs […]
Pardons Canada – Our Organization Recently Featured in a Globe and Mail Editorial on Pardons
Pardons Canada There is currently a lot of media attention on Pardons and how they are approved. The controversy is really related to Pardons for serious offenders who have completed their punishment and waited the mandatory time period for a Pardon. Currently the law is that if you have been out of trouble for 5 […]
