In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Now, biometrics are required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or permanent residence. Biometrics include fingerprints and photos taken for identification purposes. Biometrics are used to: Confirm your identity Prevent someone else from stealing…
Visitor: I need to get this conviction of assault off my record because I can’t get a job anywhere in Canada. I’ve tried for years now since this conviction. I’m on social assistance and I haven’t been able to succeed since this situation happened here. I really would rather go to America where I think…
Visitor: When I was 19 I tried to steal lipgloss worth less then 16 dollars. I didn’t leave the building just exsited the store I was in. Anyways I immediately handed the lipgloss over to the officer as he approached me. I was questioned not arrested. I dont know if there were any charges. I…
Visitor: The situation I find myself in, unemployable as an Uber driver, is absolutely absurd. I’m a respected husband and father with an ambitious, successful resume and excellent credit score. I’ve never had a problem finding employment or traveling. In short, I’m a decent (some say great) human being who wants to share his brand…
Visitor: I’m interested in applying to have my record suspended and get my criminal record pardoned. I have an indictable conviction for assault causing bodily harm that was handed down in the mid to late 1980’s. Although this conviction has never prevented me from doing anything that I’ve wanted to do, the entire situation was…
Visitor: I have had my fingerprints taken by police once I believe. In Penticton British Columbia. My very first arrest was in Kelowna British Columbia and they may have been taken there too. My charges include theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, I had a theft under 5,000$ and obstructing a police…
Visitor: Beginning of 2019 I had final court date, which I was convicted of Driving under the influence (DUI) also known as Impaired driving. I was given one year probation of driving once released and a 1000$ fine which I have to pay by this January. I also pled guilty to robbery and was sentenced,…
Visitor: I have had only one charge and fingerprinted once. I believe it was in 2002 and it was in Hamilton, Ontario. I believe it was an assault charge (for the record I was young and didn’t realize the consequences and just pled guilty just to be released from custody I NEVER COMMITTED THAT CRIME.…
The Liberal government has recently proposed changes to the pardons rules which will make it sooner and less expensive to obtain. In March 2012 the Conservative government passed a law making eligibility for pardons longer. Summary offences went from 3 years to 5 years and Indictable offences went from 5 years to 10 years waiting…
Every since cannabis became legal in Canada, the government has allowed a fast track and inexpensive way for people with pot offences from the past to obtain a pardon or record suspension. Removing a pot offence is important for a number of reasons including employment as most employers are doing criminal background check. If a…
A DUI arrest and looming conviction can weigh heavy on most people. After all, a DUI arrest can be a first for many, especially young adults. Since most first-time DUI offenders have no prior criminal history, the mere thought of the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction is enough to cause sleepless nights and endless anxiety. Simply…
Visitor: When I was 18 years old I did something really stupid that got me arrested and ultimately gave me a criminal record for fraud under $5000. As far as I understand that five years after the end of my probation, I am allowed to apply for a pardon. I don’t entirely understand what exactly…
Visitor: I am seeking clarification for a past offence which occurred many years ago. My memory is poor and I have forgotten most of the details of this particular incident. I am unsure whether or not my situation is relevant to Pardons Canada but I trust that you will be able to point me in…
Visitor: Now, I am determined to remove my criminal record from way back in 2007. The years had passed and I let it sit there without doing anything to clear my records. One thing that really upset and make me terribly sad,and i have hard time moving on my life. I had felt the baggage…
