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pardons.org The federal government should step up its efforts to rationalize the laws surrounding the use and distribution of marijuana, but a blanket pardon for those convicted of possessing the drug shouldn’t be the first order of business. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been convicted of possession of marijuana, leaving them with criminal records…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping people obtain pardons, record suspensions and US Entry Waivers for the past 25 years and are seen as the experts in the field of criminal record removals and US Entry Waivers. Oftentimes, Pardons Canada is asked by the media to comment on any news relating to pardons, record suspensions…
pardons.org Pardons Canada helps people across the entire country to remove old criminal records so that they can pursue a life of freedom without the burden of having a criminal record. The following email is from a person we helped to obtain a criminal record suspension for two assault convictions in Toronto: I have successfully…
pardons.org A recent article was written about how the Canadian airlines resent having to shoulder the fee of returning passengers coming to Canada who have a criminal record. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/25/airlines-resent-paying-tab-to-return-passengers-rejected-by-canada_n_8645152.html If you are an American traveler with a criminal record and wish to enter Canada you will need to obtain a special clearance known as a…
pardons.org In March 2012, the Conservative government passed an omnibus crime bill called Bill C-51 which included many changes to the pardons laws. One specific change was the name from “pardon” to “record suspension”. The effect of the criminal record suspension is the same as the pardon which effectively removes your criminal record from being…
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) refers to the law that guides the youth justice system in Canada. The Act applies to people who are at least 12 years of age, but younger than 18, and have committed a criminal offence. Once a youth is convicted of a criminal offence, they have a youth record…
pardons.org Oftentimes, if a fight breaks out between two people the police can be called and one or both of the people in the fight can be charged for assault. It can be a small fight like a yelling match, or it can be more brutal with people winding up in the hospital as victims…
pardons.org Many people are unaware that if you have a criminal record or have been charged for a criminal offence you can get denied entry at the US border. The Americans do random criminal checks at each border and they continue to increase their dilligence in this regard. Even if the criminal offence was minor…
In Canada, anyone who wants to teach or work in a school or who provides a service for the school must undergo a background check. This is generally true whether you are currently employed at a school or are a new hire. How might this impact your ability to work as a teacher if you…
pardons.org Many people are shocked to find out that charges that were withdrawn can still show up on a criminal background check. It is not uncommon that domestic assault charges can get dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, stayed, or discharged once the charges are brought to court. In the heat of an argument the police are…
pardons.org Theft under $5000 and Theft over $5000 are among the most common criminal convictions in Canada. Once you have been charged and fingerprinted for this criminal offence then you have a criminal record that can be seen by the public. The criminal record will stay with you forever until you get it removed by…
pardons.org Assault is the most common type of conviction in Canada and happens often in homes, neighbourhoods, bars, and work areas across the country. It can happen in an instance of rage and next thing you know the police are being called and charging you for common or domestic assault, assault with a weapon, assault…
