Pardons Canada – Don’t Procrastinate Removing Your Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Many people tell us when they call for a Pardon to remove an old criminal record that they have been procrastinating doing this for a long time. No doubt it is an embarasing situation and sometimes very emotional to bring up the past. However, it is necessary to begin the process of removing […]
Pardons Canada – “Being labeled a criminal even when charges are dismissed or withdrawn is a burden”
Pardons Canada Every day we receive letters of appreciation from people we have helped to get a pardon which effectively removes criminal records from public record. Even if the criminal charge has been stayed, dismissed, withdrawn, acquitted, absolute or conditional discharge, a file destruction is necessary to remove these charges from public record. Often the […]
Pardons Canada – Even a small criminal record can cause an alarm at the US Border
Pardons Canada Every day we get calls from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of a criminal record. Often these people are surprised because they did not realize an old criminal record would show up. Since June 1st, the Americans are requiring every Canadian to have a passport to cross […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon Does Not Have to be Overwhelming
Pardons Canada When it comes to getting a pardon, many people are shy or embarassed about bringing up the past. Especially since it has to do with a very negative time in their lives. The process of getting your criminal record removed with a pardon does not have to be overwhelming. Our counsellors are trained […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a FAST card for Truck Drivers with a criminal record
Pardons Canada Many truck drivers in Canada need to cross the USA border and the FAST card makes it much easier for truckers to cross. A criminal background check is done when applying for a FAST card and the card will be denied if any criminal charges show up. If the trucker get a pardon […]
Pardons Canada – Removing an Assault Charge Can Lift a Huge Burden From Your Life
Pardons Canada Domestic assault is probably the most common criminal charge in Canada. When an argument gets heated and the police are called they will press charges regardless of the intention of the arguing parties. Often, one argument that gets out of hand can lead to a nightmare of police, courts, criminal charges and other […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a DUI charge removed after the Back on Track Program
Pardons Canada One of the conditions of sentencing from most DUI or Impaired Driving charges is to attend the Back on Track Program. Many people become aware of being able to get a Pardon from the Back on Track Program. It can be a relief to know that the criminal charge of Impaired Driving does […]
Pardons Canada – Government Union Members May Face Criminal Record Checks and Possible Job Loss
Pardons Canada An old criminal record can come back to haunt you, even when you think you are safe. Two of Canada’s biggest government unions will face off against the province before the labour relations board this summer in a continuation of a four-year fight over mandatory criminal record checks. The dispute has been going […]
Pardons Canada – Woman loses job opportunity because of a theft under 15 year ago
Pardons Canada There are many sad stories of people trying to get a good job and can’t because of old criminal records that have come back to haunt them. Often these criminal charges are old and petty, yet still put up obstacles in life. Many people believe these old criminal charges will simply disappear or […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a DUI was one of the worst things that ever happened to me”
Pardons Canada Getting an Impaired driving charge or DUI can ruin a persons life for years. It is a shame that many people are not aware that they can remove this criminal charge once the punishment is complete through a pardon. Here is a letter we recently received from a person we helped to Canada […]
Pardons Canada – The pain of keeping a criminal record secret from family and friends
Pardons Canada When people call our anonymous phone line about wanting their criminal record removed with a pardon, we are often the only ones they have shared this information with. Often, people are ashamed, embarassed, fearful, sad or angry about having a criminal record and have therefore kept it a secret from their loved ones […]
Pardons Canada – What is Conditional Sentencing in Canada?
Pardons Canada Many people who call us are confused about what a conditional sentence is and whether or not they are eligible for a pardon. Conditional sentencing became part of the Canadian justice system with the passage of Bill C-41 in 1995. Rather than focusing on incarceration, conditional sentencing is designed to keep some offenders […]
Pardons Canada – It is Possible to Receive a Pardon from Outside of Canada
Pardons Canada Having a criminal record in Canada can have serious negative consequences for immigration purposes. If you are a refugee, permanent resident or landed immigrant and you have a criminal record, Immigration Canada can deport you. Even if you have been deported, it is possible to receive a pardon so that you can return […]
Pardons Canada – Finding a Job With a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada In these hard economic times its difficult enough to find a good job without a criminal record, so having a criminal record makes it nearly impossible to compete for good jobs. Many people call us to help them remove their old criminal records with a pardon, so that they can change jobs or […]
Pardons Canada – An Impaired Driving charge or DUI can change your life
Pardons Canada Every day we help people with impaired driving charges to get a pardon so that they can move on with their life. Oftentimes, we hear how devastating this experience has been and how regretful they are for making such a terrible mistake. So many people are not aware of the negative repercussions that […]
