Pardons Canada – Bill C-23B Proposal for Changes to Pardon Legislation Being Debated This Month

pardons.org The Federal Government is currently proposing some significant changes to the Pardon legislation that could make it harder to get pardons and that is trying to eliminate the word “pardon” and replace it with “record suspension.” Pardons Canada is currently working closely with government officials at the committee level to oppose certain proposed changes…

Pardons Canada – Government Processing Fees for Pardons May Rise Soon

pardons.org There has been a large increase in Pardons applications because most employers in Canada are running criminal checks on new employers and in some cases, existing employers.  This means that anyone with an old criminal record requires a Pardon if they want to be safe to get a job. Also, the Americans are becoming…

Pardons Canada – Conditional Discharge and Absolute Discharge for Domestic Assault

pardons.org Assault is among the most common criminal charge in Canada.  Often times it occurs when a fight has gotten out of hand and the police are called to the scene.  In many cases, the person who called the police did so in the heat of the moment and did not wish to lay charges. …

Pardons Canada – Traveling to the US once a Pardon is Granted

pardons.org If you have a criminal record in Canada, you can be denied entry to the US.  Even if the criminal charges have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, you may be questioned at the US border and denied entry. If you are denied entry to the US you will require a I-192…