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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Construction jobs and criminal records: Do you need a pardon?
Working in construction jobs can be a rewarding career for many people. People enjoy seeing the results of their labour, having the opportunity to learn new skills and the ability to work with their hands. Construction can provide an excellent income and job security....
Parent volunteers: What are the negative effects of blanket screening?
Criminal record checks are often required by non-profits and schools for parent volunteers. Some school boards and organizations require all volunteers to get a record check, no matter how small their role. There are good reasons for record checks, but it is important...
Border crossing tips: How to avoid getting pulled over
Updated December 18, 2021 There's no guaranteed way to avoid secondary screening. Sometimes you will be pulled over for a reason and sometimes it is random. However, these border crossing tips could help you avoid mistakes that can cause you to be pulled aside....
Weekend Roundup: Ontario could prohibit discrimination on the basis of a criminal record
Criminal Records Ontario bill could prohibit discrimination based on a police record An Ontario bill that would ban discrimination based on a police record has been forwarded to committee. The proposed bill would amend the Human Rights Code. Read more at Rabble.ca...
Moral Turpitude: What is it?
If you have a criminal record you may or may not be able to enter the United States. The US determines admissibility based on a complicated concept known as moral turpitude. There is no exact definition of moral turpitude in the law. This is one reason why it is so...
Job search: Disclosing a criminal record to an employer
Updated December 27, 2021 There is a lot of conflicting advice on the Internet about whether or not you need to disclose a record to an employer during a job search. The best advice is that you don’t need to disclose anything unless asked. If the employer is...
Film industry and criminal records: A Guide for cast and crew
There's a special relationship in the US and Canada film industry. Cast and crew travel frequently between Toronto, Vancouver, New York and Los Angeles. Many popular US films and TV shows like Deadpool and Supergirl are shot in Canada and co-productions are frequent....
Limitations of a Record Suspension: 8 things a pardon can’t do
A Record Suspension (pardon) can improve your life. There is no reason you should hesitate to get one if you are eligible. Once you have a Record Suspension, you can apply for background checks without worrying about the results. This will open up activities in...
Foreign Travel: Should you disclose a record at the border?
Every country has its own rules and policies about criminal records and travel. This can make foreign travel complicated. For example, Mexico identifies serious crimes as being of concern. Australia says a person who was given a sentence of more than 12 months can be...
Convictions: How long do they stay on your record?
Convictions will stay on your record for life, but luckily, there are things you can do to seal it or at least prevent it from having a negative effect on your life. The number one thing you can do to eliminate the stigma of a criminal conviction is to get it sealed...
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