Job Hunting with a Criminal Record: Unlocking Opportunities
Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people struggling with job hunting with a criminal record. Often people are not aware that they can get a pardon and once a pardon is granted the employer will not see anything. Pardons and Criminal Background Checks Since most employers in the country are now […]
Pardons Canada – Will Pot Offences Be Pardoned?
Pardons Canada With the new pot laws coming into effect this month, many people are wondering how people with old pot convictions will be treated. The truth is, most of the people with pot convictions could have already received a pardon if they had applied since they only have to be out of trouble for […]
Pardons Canada – Step 1 In Removing a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada If you have been fingerprinted by the police then you will need to get the fingerprints removed so that you are safe for employment and travel. If the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, peace bond or absolute or conditional discharge then this is considered a non-conviction. However, even if this is a […]
Pardons Canada Review – Relief of Clearing A Criminal Record
We receive hundreds of emails and mails from people we have helped to remove criminal records either by a file destruction for withdrawn, stayed, dismissed and discharges and pardons or record suspensions for convictions including fraud, theft, DUI, assault, drug trafficking, uttering threats to name a few examples. Here is a recent thank you email […]
Pardons Canada – Will Criminal Records for Pot Possession be Expunged Automatically
Pardons Canada There has been a lot of talk about whether pot convictions will be removed automatically once October 17th rolls around and cannabis is legal in Canada. People want to remove their criminal record for many reasons but the most common being that they will get denied entry to the US with a criminal […]
Pardons Canada – How to Pardon a Cannabis Offence
Pardons Canada Pardons Canada has been an active voice in the fight for pardons for cannabis offences. If you have been in trouble with the police for pot, marijuanna, cannabis or any other controlled substance then you have a criminal record even if the offence was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, or discharged. If you have a […]
Pardons Canada – Removing Pot Possession Criminal Record in Canada
Pardons Canada With the legalization of marijuana in Canada, many people are wondering what will happen to the hundreds of thousands of Canadians that have a criminal record for pot possession or any other marijuana and cannabis offence. Having this criminal record for pot possession creates huge obstacles in a person’s life. Particularly when it […]
Think About Your Future: Apply for a Pardon
When you have a criminal record, it can be difficult to try and move on with your life. In particular, finding a good job can often become quite challenging. Many companies don’t want to take the chance on someone with a history of criminal activity. There are also many professions where it is against the […]
Pardons Canada – Impaired Driving or DUI Rules Have Changed in Alberta
Pardons Canada Impaired driving also known as drunk driving, DUI, driving over .08 miligrams, or driving while ability impaired is among the most common criminal offences in Canada. Many people don’t even know that its a criminal offence and once convicted will stay on your criminal record forever until a pardon or record suspension is […]
Pardons Canada – Beware of Online Pardon Agency Scams – 4 Important Questions to Ask
Beware of pardon agencies online that have been fooling consumers that they are part of the government and scamming them out of thousands of dollars. Here are 4 questions you should ask before starting a Pardon or US Waiver application online: 1. What is the total cost for the Pardon application? – remember to ask […]
Pardons Canada – Can you rent or lease with a Criminal Record?
Pardons Canada Many people are uncertain whether landlords can ask for a criminal background check when renting a home or an apartment. This recent article from the CBC shows that indeed having a criminal record can hinder your ability to rent or lease an apartment or home. Once your pardon or record suspension is granted […]
Pardons Canada Review – Getting a Job with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Most employers in Canada today conduct criminal background checks when hiring a new employee. Regardless of how old your criminal offence is, it will show up on a criminal background check. Oftentimes when this happens you will be denied the job because there are many other qualified candidates that don’t have a criminal […]
Pardons Canada Review – Get a Second Chance in Life
Pardons Canada Here is a thank you letter we recently received from a person we helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension for a petty theft conviction. Many people are experiencing obstacles in their life when they have a criminal record, especially if they have been convicted of a crime and are now looking […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Criminal Record to Be Safe for Employment by Obtaining a Pardon or Record Suspension
Pardons Canada There are many reasons why having a criminal record can hold you back in your life but the biggest obstacle is usually employment. In Canada, most employers conduct criminal background checks and if they see that you have a criminal record they will likely not hire you as there are many other candidates […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove DUI to be Safe to Travel
Pardons Canada In Canada, a DUI or Impaired Driving conviction is considered to be a criminal offence. Other similar driving convictions include Driving with Over 80 miligrams, Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Ability Impaired, Refusal to Provide a Breathe Sample are all considered criminal convictions. You will have been fingerprinted by […]