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pardons.org There has been a lot of press about a recent court ruling that allows police to keep and share criminal records even after they have been dismissed, withdrawn, stayed or acquitted from court. More than 30 per cent of cases in the country are dropped without any criminal conviction, according to Statistics Canada. In…
pardons.org Everyday we help people remove criminal records with a Canada Pardon and surprisingly more women than men actually make the call to get the process of a Pardon started. We often get wives and girlfriends calling for their partners or mothers calling for their sons. Here is a letter we recently received from a…
pardons.org https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2009/05/29/withdrawn_charges_can_stay_on_record_court_rules.html In the Ontario Court of Appeal today, a ruling was upheld allowing police to provide information to the public about criminal charges that were dismissed, withdrawn or acquitted. This has huge negative consequences for people in this situation who are trying to get a job, promotion or travel to the US. The truth…
pardons.org If you have a criminal record and are not currently a Canadian citizen, it will be difficult to obtain Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with a criminal record. Thankfully, once a Canada Pardon is granted, you will be safe to apply for citizenship with Immigration Canada. Here is a letter we recently received from…
pardons.org Just look at our highways and you will see how many truckers are employed in Canada. These days its getting a lot harder for truckers to get good paying jobs if they have a criminal record. Many trucking companies are insisting that they have a clean record so that they will be safe to…
pardons.org Every day we speak to people who tell us of the negative implications of having a criminal record. Mostly, it prevents you from getting work, traveling to the US and obtaining Canadian citizenship, but in many individual cases, the emotional and personal impact is even worse. Here is a letter we received from a…
pardons.org Removing an old criminal record can bring back a lot of bad memories and emotions. It takes a lot of courage to pick up the phone and call Pardons Canada to begin the process. However, once you break through that barrier and get the process started, you will be forever grateful. Here is a…
pardons.org Many people with a criminal record are so thrilled to hear that they can have an opportunity to remove their old criminal records with a Canada Pardon. Unfortunately, for those who do not know about this service, they are haunted by a mistake that can last a lifetime. Here is a letter we recently…
pardons.org DUI or Impaired Driving is probably the most common criminal record in Canada to which a Pardon can be granted. Often, a person is not aware of the severity of the offence until it happens to them. Having a criminal record can be a huge burden and the ability to remove it with a…
pardons.org The Americans are getting stricter at the US-Canada border and we are getting more and more calls from frustrated, embarassed, angry Canadians who are getting turned away at the border every day because of old criminal charges. If the Americans already know about you and have turned you away at the border then a…
pardons.org There are many people who want to coach or referee for their child’s hockey, soccer or other sports team. Having a criminal record, no matter how small can prevent you from doing this. There is currently a Bill in process that when passed will ensure that no one with a criminal record will be…
pardons.org For so many people we speak to, having a criminal record has been a huge burden. They have paid the price for their wrongdoings and suffer the label of being a “criminal” for years. Obtaining a Canada Pardon can be a huge relief psychologically and emotionally. Here is a letter from a person we…
