AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Tell it to America – Letter of Circumstance
This letter is required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and should explain the circumstances of your conviction(s) and your reasons for entering the U.S. One must clearly explain what offence(s) they were convicted of or charged with, where and when the...
Your Side Of The Story – The Measurable Benefit Form
What is it and how does it benefit me in terms of obtaining a Record Suspension (formerly Pardon)? The Parole Board of Canada requires all Record Suspension applicants to complete the Measurable Benefit/Sustained Rehabilitation Form. This is your opportunity to...
Pardon Services Canada Sponsors “The Art of Criminal Law: Issues and Opportunities”
On Friday, September 20th, 2013, Pardon Services Canada was a proud sponsor of "The Art of Criminal Law: Issues and Opportunities", a seminar presented by the Trial Lawyers Association of BC. Attending such events ensures that we maintain a finger on the pulse of...
Obtaining a Record Suspension: What Are The Criteria?
If you're reading this, you're probably curious about how the record suspension (formerly known as pardons) process works. You're most likely looking to obtain a record suspension so that your criminal record is no longer a barrier to employment, education, apartment...
Re-offending: How It Affects Your Record Suspension
You've gotten your record suspension, and you feel as though you can put the past behind you. However, you can't rest on your laurels. You might not be aware that record suspensions can be revoked. So, if you re-offend, your criminal record will go right back into...
Express Pardons is closed
Express Pardons – CLOSED Express Pardons Inc., a Canadian Pardon provider headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, has closed down without notice. As the industry leader and pioneer, Pardon Services Canada sincerely regrets the hardship this abrupt closure will...
Up in Smoke– What are Canada’s Laws on Possession of Marijuana?
So, these incarceration rates are looking a little "high"... Every year, thousands of Canadians face a criminal record for the simple offence of possession of marijuana. Justice Canada estimates that over 600,000 Canadians have a criminal record for cannabis...
Going South…Is it really worth the gamble?
Every year, thousands of Canadians travel to the United States for work, shopping, catching a flight, or even just to have some fun in the sun. If you are reading this blog post, you are very likely one of them, or at least are considering travelling to the States....
Wait! I’ve heard this before…are Canadian Pardons running out?
You may have heard the rumor that Canadian pardons are coming to an end and in fact we frequently receive calls from current clients and the general public with concerns about this. The short answer is: this is simply NOT TRUE. Currently there is no need to worry...
How the Pardon Process Works in Canada
The Government of Canada has been growing less and less understanding of the problems that they've created with recent changes to laws surrounding criminal records, the Canadian pardon process and record suspensions. The law makes a lot of things fairly...
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