AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Common mistakes on Record Suspension applications
Every year, the Parole Board declines to accept over 25 per cent of applications for Record Suspensions for filing. The reasons usually relate to common mistakes that are easily avoided. If your application is sent back for missing or incomplete information, it can...
Disclosure: Who can see your criminal record?
If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if others can find out. Fortunately, in Canada, there are certain rules that govern disclosure, including when police can release your record. A person cannot simply call the police and ask them if you have a record. They...
Green Card: Can you apply with a criminal record?
Each year thousands of Canadians move to the US for employment and other reasons. Although many options are available to these Canadians, a US Green Card is an attractive option. It grants you permanent residence and work authorization in the US. Benefits of a Green...
Admitting marijuana use results in permanent US bans
If you have ever been convicted of marijuana possession, you may already know that you need a waiver to enter the States. However, did you know that you can face problems for simply admitting marijuana use in the past? Admitting marijuana use at the border is becoming...
Passengers: What are the risks when crossing the border?
If you are considering crossing the border with a criminal record, you may be worried about being pulled over, but what about everyone else in the car? There are risks to your passengers if you try to cross the border with a criminal record. When you travel across the...
Pardon wait times unconstitutional, says BC judge
Update: The Ontario Supreme Court has made a similar decision meaning both BC and Ontario residents can apply if they meet the criteria. Contact us to discuss your situation. *** If you were planning on applying for a Canadian pardon at the beginning of this decade,...
Community: AllCleared attends OACP conference
Updated July 22, 2022. AllCleared Vice President Chuck Mercier was pleased to attend the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police - OACP conference again this year. The conference took place from June 11-14 in Waterloo, Ontario. Mercier, former deputy police chief for...
Marijuana legalization: What to expect
Marijuana legalization in Canada will probably not wipe existing convictions from police databases. Some highlights of the legislation include: Allowed possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana for all people 18 and older (30 grams is equivalent to a summary...
Record Suspension review: What are people saying?
The federal government is currently reviewing the Record Suspension system to make it more accessible to the average Canadian. While the Record Suspension review is still underway, one major point that came through from the consultation was that most people felt the...
The Canada-US border and the Trump effect
Not a day goes by that the United States President Donald Trump doesn’t make front-page headlines. He’s definitely had an effect on his own country, but what about the Canada-US border? As Canadians, we are intricately tied to the United States, whether we like it or...
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