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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Bullying in the Criminal Code
The recent tragic death of Amanda Todd, a fifteen year old girl from Port Coquitlam British Columbia, has sparked outcry across the province and indeed the entire nation regarding the continuing prevalence of bullying among Canadian youth, especially online. More...
Applying for a Pardon
When applying for a pardon, the first question many Canadians have is “where do I start?” It is not always clear how to go about applying for a pardon, as the process can be lengthy, complicated, and confusing. For over 23 years our company has been happy to offer our...
A Criminal Record “May or May Not Exist”
More and more frequently, and particularly in British Columbia, Canadians obtaining a local criminal record check are receiving the result that a criminal record “may or may not exist.” This can be of great concern to individuals obtaining these record checks for...
Myth of the “Free Pardon” in Canada
The term “Free Pardon” is occasionally used in Canada to describe the removal of a criminal record. Many individuals take this to mean that the process of obtaining a pardon is, in fact, completely free of cost. This certainly is not the case, and there are many fees...
Criminal Convictions and Fine Payments
An upcoming initiative by the Canadian federal government is seeking to collect as much as $129 million in unpaid fines owed by Canadians with criminal convictions (see link below). In many cases a fine will be issued by the court as part of a sentence, but left to...
Removing a Criminal Record After a Drug Offence
Drug Offences Obtaining a pardon (now referred to as a record suspension), for possession and/or trafficking in marijuana or any other drug is the same process as pardoning any other offence. Unlike most offences covered in the criminal code however, drug offences...
The “Good Conduct” Rule
The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) defines a record suspension, (previously referred to as a pardon) as “…a formal attempt to remove the stigma of a criminal record for people who … have satisfied [their] sentence and remained crime free.” However it is important to...
Indictable and Summary Offences
Updated August 26th, 2020 The terms “indictable” and “summary” are frequently used in the record suspension process (previously known as a pardon application), but for many individuals it is not always clear what these terms mean or how they affect eligibility for a...
Crossing the U.S. Border with a United States Entry Waiver
Last summer nearly 7 million trips across the United States border were undertaken by Canadian citizens[1]. Unfortunately, this number does not include the many Canadians who were denied entry to the US due to an existing criminal record and were therefore unable to...
Pardon Makes Criminal Record Invisible
An ex-offender should be able to move on, start a new life, when a sentence for a conviction has been served: paid the fine, completed the sentence, met all conditions. A person should be able to feel unencumbered by the stigma of a criminal record. Nevertheless, that...
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