AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.New Update on the Pardons Backlog in Canada
Three years after Bill C-1 passed in 2012, thousands are still waiting on a decision from the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) as to whether their pardon applications have been granted. With the news of the fee increase from $150 to $631 being implemented with Bill C-1, a...
The History of Pardons in Canada
In 1959, the Parole Act received Royal Assent and created the National Parole Board (NPB), which resulted in the modern era of criminal rehabilitation in Canada. Over the years, the NPB evolved and grew to meet the needs of offenders and victims alike. In 1970, the...
Fingerprinting Facts
Many people need to get their fingerprints taken. Fingerprints are needed when obtaining a criminal record check for the purposes of employment, adoption, a US Entry Waiver application, volunteer work, citizenship, name change, student placement or to obtain a Record...
Confidential Shredding Prevents Identity Theft
Whether Pardon Services Canada is helping clients with a record suspension so they can get bonded for employment, or compiling a travel waiver for someone with a past criminal record, the documents we deal with are highly confidential. Pardon Services Canada honours...
Fresh Start in 2015: Become Bondable & Grow Your Career
The year 2015 can bring you a fresh start. Maybe it’s time to become bondable and go after your dream job. A new year could mean new opportunities. Don’t let a criminal record stand in the way of reaching your goals. We understand the daunting nature of a criminal...
10 Important Facts About Impaired Driving
Impaired driving means operating a motor vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both. Here's what you need to know about one of the most common offences seen on Record Suspension applications at Pardon Services Canada....
DriverCheck Drug Screening for U.S. Entry Waivers
Pardon Services Canada is announcing a new strategic partnership with DriverCheck, to support our clients that require drug test results as part of their U.S. Entry Waiver application.Pardon Services Canada is the leading advocate of Record Suspension (Pardons) and...
#3 in the top 10: Possession of a controlled substance
Possession of a controlled substance is the third most common offence that Pardon Services Canada sees on Record Suspension applications. These substances include cannabis, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, sedatives, and other substances. This is a hybrid offense which...
#4 Top Reason for Record Suspension: Assault
Both the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) and Pardon Services Canada find that Assault was among the top 10 offences on Record Suspension applications, coming in at number 4, in 2013. The PBC reports that between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013, a total of 6,730...
#6 Reason for Record Suspensions: Failure to Comply/Appear
Number 6 on Pardon Services Canada’s Top 10 list of the most commonly seen offences individuals seek a Record Suspension for are Failure to Comply with Recognizance and Failure to Appear in Court. Both of these offences fall under Section 145 of the Criminal Code...
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