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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Pardon application: How long does it take?
Updated August 26th, 2020 If you are applying for a Record Suspension (also known as a pardon), you should plan ahead of time. A pardon application can take one to two years depending on various factors. Some of these factors include: Number of places you have lived...
BC criminal record check: How to check your record
If you are working or volunteering in the Province of British Columbia you may need to get a BC criminal record check. Criminal background checks are also done for the purpose of a Record Suspension. Other reasons you may need a record check include: Business or...
Weekend roundup: Manitoba NDP leader sought pardon
Criminal Records Wab Kinew applied for pardon for his past mistakes Wab Kinew, the new Manitoba NDP leader, has revealed that he received a pardon for two offences, and that he applied for the Record Suspension to "mark the progress that I'd made as a person." Read...
Record Suspension application: How is it reviewed?
Applying for a pardon (now called Record Suspension) can be a long process. After going through all the steps of collecting the documents and completing the application, the Record Suspension application package is sent to the Parole Board of Canada. For many people,...
Calgary criminal record check: How to check your record
There are many reasons you might need a Calgary criminal record check. These include: Applying for jobs Volunteering Attending certain college or university programs Getting a licence for types of employment such as taxi driver or security guard Record Suspension or...
Weekend Roundup: Marijuana legislation too harsh on youth?
Marijuana Legalization Timeline for marijuana leaves provincial justice ministers scrambling Ten-month time frame for legalization called a challenge by provinces. Read the article at CBC Does government’s new marijuana law raise risks for youth? Some people are...
Studying health care with a criminal record in Canada
Healthcare programs are some of the most popular and competitive programs at Canadian colleges and universities. With an aging population, these sectors offer graduates excellent prospects for salary growth and employment stability. Studying health care is not out of...
Ken Pagan story shows benefits of rehabilitation
Ontario resident Ken Pagan is one example of how people struggle to get back on track after a criminal offence. Pagan is infamous for throwing a beer can at a Major League Baseball (MLB) game in October 2015. Pagan was given a conditional discharge, earlier this year,...
Permanent resident: What is it and how do you qualify?
A permanent resident is a person who has immigrated to Canada and now has status to live in country. Although it’s permanent, there are ways a person could lose their status: Committing a serious offence Failing to meet the residency requirements Obtaining citizenship...
September letter: What is it and can you get one?
A September letter is basically a letter from the United States Department of Homeland Security saying that you do not need a US Entry Waiver. A criminal record can prevent you from entering the United States. A US Entry Waiver is a document that allows people with...
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