Effective Jan 2024 all tow truck drivers must pass a criminal record check in order to maintain their towing licence in Ontario. We have been helping all of the towing companies to comply with this new regulation for their drivers by getting pardons for those with a criminal record. As soon as we start the…
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…
www.pardons.org 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 If the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, peace bond or absolute or conditional discharge then this is considered a non-conviction.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 non-conviction,…
Living in British Columbia means having a lot of personal and professional opportunities available. Our proximity to the Pacific means that marine industries and recreational activities are always nearby. But the huge expanse of natural Pacific forests also makes BC one of the great natural landscapes of the country. Meanwhile, cities like Vancouver and Victoria…
Most people understand that actions have consequences, but when it comes to criminal convictions, the full scope of those consequences is not often fully appreciated. Everyone knows that a criminal violation is the most serious breach of the law, so it’s understood that this type of breach is punished with a jail sentence and/or probation,…
www.pardons.org 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 applying…
www.pardons.org Many people have second and third chapters in their lives and this can include a whole new area of employment. You may never have considered removing an old criminal record if you were working in a certain field for a long period of time and were never subject to a criminal background check. However…
Running a criminal record check on someone should not be automatically construed as an act of mistrust or paranoia. There are plenty of good reasons why a criminal record check may be a good idea, and in some cases, it may even be a legal requirement, rather than a declaration of opinion that says “I…
When applying for a job, it’s important to understand the restrictions in place regarding the position. For Canadians that have a criminal record, it is possible to be denied a job because of your legal history. The act of searching for suitable jobs, going through the application process and sitting through an interview can be…
Many organizations now require their employees to undergo a criminal record review before they begin work with their company. Even volunteer organizations are now requiring this important step for those who wish to work with the group. And so it’s critical for Winnipeg residents to have a clear understanding of the criminal records check process,…
www.pardons.org Even though PEI is considered Canada’s smallest province, there are still situations where people in that province get into trouble with the police. The criminal offences can range from Impaired Driving or DUI, to theft, assault, fraud and narcotics. Once you have been convicted of a criminal offence you will need a pardon or…
pardons.org Most employers in Canada are conducting criminal checks so if you have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence, its important to obtain a file destruction, pardon or record suspension so that employers will not see the criminal offence when hiring or promoting the employee. Here is an excerpt from a recent law…
