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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Weekend Roundup: Marijuana legalization could be delayed
Marijuana Legalization Marijuana sales could be delayed to late summer Senators have strong concerns about the bill, which could lead to additional scrutiny before the bill is passed. In the meantime, provinces say they need eight to 12 weeks to set up the retail...
TRV or TRP: What is the difference?
The terms Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) are often confused, but, in reality, they apply to two very different things. However, there are some similarities: They both help people enter Canada They are both for temporary stays You...
Unfair pardon laws cause unequal access – AllCleared advocacy
Record Suspensions (pardons) are a federal program, which means that people across the country have a right to access them. However, two recent court challenges have created an unequal situation for people living in provinces other than British Columbia and Ontario...
Weekend Roundup: Calls for criminal justice reform
Criminal Records Is the federal government falling short on justice reform? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised many reforms to Canada’s justice system, including the pardon process, which was made more onerous and expensive. An Op Ed published this week says more...
TRP Checklist: What are the requirements?
US citizens and permanent residents with criminal convictions are generally inadmissible to Canada for at least 10 years. However, you can apply for a Temporary Resident Permit if you need to come to Canada. This TRP Checklist will help you come to Canada with a DUI...
Ontario pardons: Changes to Record Suspensions in Ontario
If you live in Ontario, you may have heard about recent changes to Ontario pardons as a result of court challenges. There have been some changes to applying for a pardon in Ontario, but for most people, the situation has not changed. Changes to Ontario pardons Wait...
Weekend Roundup: Ontario is considering marijuana lounges
Marijuana Legalization Ontario could allow marijuana use in lounges Ontario, which plans to sell marijuana through government-controlled stores, is also looking at lounges where people could use marijuana outside of their own homes. Read more at CTV News Critics...
Five-year waiver: How do you get one?
Applying for a US Entry Waiver is a long process. The best result you can hope for is a five-year waiver. Many people hope that they will get the maximum validity, but unfortunately, it’s not always possible. Sometimes you put together the best possible application,...
BC Record Suspension: What has changed?
You may have heard about changes to Canada’s pardon (Record Suspension) system in the last year. For most people there are no changes to the process of obtaining a BC Record Suspension. The biggest change is for people who were convicted prior to 2012. For those...
Weekend Roundup: Marijuana jobs open up with legalization
Marijuana legalization Marijuana companies have jobs to fill The legalization of recreational marijuana will require companies to hire more employees this year in everything from production to sales and marketing. Experience is a definite asset. Read more at the CBC...
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