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www.pardons.org “How long does it take to get a pardon or a record suspension?” is among the most common questions we get at Pardons Canada. People are eager to remove a criminal record mainly for employment or travel purposes so the timing on how long it takes to obtain a pardon is very important. The…
www.pardons.org There is a lot of controversy whether you can travel to the US with a pardon or record suspension. Its true that the Americans don’t recognize pardons, however this only matters if you have already been denied entry to the US and then try to get a pardon. It won’t matter at that point,…
Few things are as good for the soul as travel. The ability to go to a new place, a new city or culture can change people for the better, expanding their ideas, creating new friendships, memorable experiences, and maybe even giving people a new favourite food they will enjoy for the rest of their life.…
www.pardons.org Every day people are getting into trouble with the police across the country. Once you are fingerprinted then you have an FPS number and your criminal charge can be seen when a criminal background check is conducted. If your criminal charge was later dismissed, withdrawn, stayed or discharged, you should still obtain a file…
Football, while not quite the national obsession that hockey is, is still one of the most popular sports in the country, and can be an important part in the life of any Canadian boy growing up. It teaches important skills like teamwork, helps to socialize children and teenagers, and, for some, can turn into an…
www.pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping Canadians to remove criminal records and obtain US Entry Waivers for over 25 years. Usually when someone inquires with Pardons Canada they either have a criminal conviction or have been charged with a criminal offence and they are worried that the criminal record will get in the way of…
While we usually hope for the best in life for ourselves, our family and friends, sometimes mistakes are made. If we’re lucky, these mistakes are relatively minor errors that teach us important life lessons and allow us to move on as better people. But sometimes the mistakes can be more costly and follow us for…
www.pardons.org At Pardons Canada we help people across the country to remove criminal records by way of pardon, record suspension or file destruction. Depending on the conviction, whether it was a summary or indictable offence, the eligibility requirements will be a five or ten year waiting period from the end of the punishment. If the…
www.pardons.org Many people don’t realize that a DUI is considered a criminal offence unitl it happens to them or to a person they care about. Other similar criminal offences in the same category include driving over 80 milligrams, driving while ability impaired, care and control of a motor vehicle and refusal to provide a breath…
According to Statistics Canada, impaired driving has been considered a criminal act since 1921 and is the leading cause of criminal death in the country. If you are operating a motor vehicle and your blood level is more than 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, you will receive an impaired driving charge.…
For many people, having a criminal record goes far beyond just the shame of knowing you’ve been convicted of a criminal offence and the fear of someone finding out. The repercussions can extend into the workplace, your ability to be a volunteer, and your ability to travel. Whether it is for work or for pleasure,…
www.pardons.org Many people believe that with a conditional discharge, the criminal charge goes away on its own and cannot be seen by the Americans. This is in fact not true. We receive many calls from people with a conditional discharge for fraud, theft, drugs that get denied entry to the US. The Americans do not…
