Visitor: I am just wondering. I have a criminal record that is really bothering me. My brother lives in Florida and I’m too “scared” to try and cross the border to see him just inc ase I get flagged in their system or worse getting denied entry to the US. My last charge was I believe…
Visitor: Thank you Pardons Canada for achieving my freedom from criminal charges that were brought to the police by liars. Although the police had been tricked by liars trying to get out of trouble, Pardons Canada had my voice heard in writing to the chief of police and to the RCMP. My case was successful in…
Visitor: I would like to thank you for the wonderful and professional service you have provided me. Although it was a long process you helped guide me the whole way and provided me all the answers to my questions or concerns as they came up relating to the pardon and record suspension process. Visitor: When…
I am writing to show my appreciation for your help with removing my fingerprints and police records. Having my file removed will help me in many areas of my life. I recently graduated from college in 2018. By removing my fingerprints by way of a file destruction, this helps going forward being able to start a career…
Visitor: I have tried unsuccessfully to gain employment over this past year. Not one prospective employer will admit it, but it is because of my criminal record. I don’t know why they just don’t tell me. I have noticed that these people prefer to embarrass and humiliate me instead. One interview I had was for…
Visitor: As far as I know I don’t think I’m eligible for a pardon due to the nature of my crime. My biggest concern right now is not being able to find work because of my record. I have been offered jobs and then I was turned away when it came to a criminal background…
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…
I want to send my sincere gratitude to Pardons Canada for their work in assisting me in the process of obtaining a record suspension for my impaired driving charge or DUI. I have been working very hard over the last number of years to change my life, and this was the final missing piece of…
I have a question about border-crossing to the United States. Pardons Canada helped me to successfully obtain my pardon in 2017. (Thank you!) At no point between the time that I was first arrested and charged in 2000, and the granting of my pardon in 2017 did I ever attempt to enter the United States.…
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back to your community and grow as a person. However, finding volunteer opportunities is not easy for those with a criminal record. A simple background check will easily uncover your criminal record, which will limit the organizations and community programs to which you can give your time. For…
www.pardons.org 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 the…
www.pardons.org Each week we receive thank you letters and emails from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension. This is a huge relief for most people once they receive the pardon as it removes any barriers for employment. Since most employers are conducting criminal background checks before hiring, it has become…
www.pardons.org We receive about one hundred emails and calls each week from people who have been denied entry to the US due to having a criminal record. That individual could have crossed the border 100 times in the past but the Americans do random criminal checks and they finally got stopped and denied entry. The…
www.pardons.org Most employers in Canada now conduct criminal background checks so if you have a criminal offence or if you have ever been fingerprinted by the police it will show up on a criminal check and you will likely miss out on the employment opportunity. Many people are not aware that they can get the…
