Pardons Canada Review -Pardons and Record Suspension Applications Can Be Appealed if Denied

pardons.org In rare cases a pardon/record suspension application will be denied because the person has been in trouble in the recent past, even though the charges may have been dismissed or withdrawn. If that happens, then an appeal is necessary to convince the parole board that the person has reformed their character and are worthy…

Pardons Canada – Harper Government Seeks to Further Tighten Pardons Rules

pardons.org The Harper Government made some sweeping changes to the Pardons Rules in March 2012 under the Omnibus Crime Bill C-10.  Since that time we have continued to help Canadians obtain Pardons in Canada under the stricter laws. Thankfully, the government is still giving pardons (now called record suspensions) which has the affect of removing…

Pardons Canada – New Pardon Rules Affects Number of Applications

pardons.org A recent article in the Globe and Mail has reported a drop in Pardons applications (now called Record Suspensions). Error rates for Pardon applications has also increased from 25% to 45%.  In other words, there are many applications for Pardons/Record Suspensions that are being submitted but then rejected because mistakes are being made.  That…