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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Parole Board of Canada Rejects Nearly 50% of Record Suspension Applications
Since the legislation changes in March of 2012 the Parole Board of Canada has undergone some radical changes in the way they process applications, including tightening their requirements for accepting applications. A recent article published by The Canadian Press, and...
How Does My Criminal Record Affect My Trucking Career?
By Andrew Maclachlan Trucking and transport is a huge industry in Canada, bringing in billions of dollars in revenue each year. Canada’s resources, such as timber and oil are extremely valuable, making the transportation of these resources particularly profitable....
Criminal Record Sharing Between Canada and the United States
Updated July 20, 2022 Canada and the United States have a strong history of criminal record sharing. This often becomes an issue for Canadians who attempt to cross into the United States, and are denied due to their criminal record. United States Customs and Border...
Who Else is Involved in the Record Suspension (Pardon) Application Process?
As a private company, Pardon Services Canada is required to liaison with many other organizations in order to obtain a Record Suspension (previously known as a pardon) on your behalf. Most of these other third parties are government operated, and therefore subject to...
What is a Conditional Discharge?
Receiving a “Conditional Discharge” is one possible outcome when charged with an offence. While not a full conviction, a conditional discharge does require that the individual be found guilty of the particular offence- either by a plea, or a finding of guilt. A...
Pardoning Youth Records
Some individuals who have committed offences as youths (ages twelve to eighteen) may be unsure whether or not they have a criminal record, and indeed the answer isn’t always clear. In most cases, a record of your youth offences will not be kept on your federal...
Cool Heads vs. Hot Under the Collar
Coming into the holiday season and the cooler temperatures that accompany it, some interesting changes begin to occur when examining crime statistics. It has been well-documented that criminal offences reach their peak in the summer hours when temperatures are...
Where’s my Pardon? – Backlogged Files with the Parole Board of Canada
Many Pardon applicants who submitted their applications to the Parole Board of Canada prior to February 23 of 2012 have still not heard a decision regarding their Pardon. This is the result of a staggeringly large backlog of files that have not yet been assigned to...
Marijuana Legalization in Washington and Colorado
New state legislation in Washington and Colorado has resulted in the legalization of marijuana in limited capacities. The United States has long taken a very firm stance against illicit drugs of any sort, and so the passing of these state laws may represent a...
S. 253 of the Criminal Code- Impaired Driving and DUIs
In 2010 and 2011, impaired driving offences consisted of approximately 12% of all cases completed in adult courts in Canada- the highest percentage of any one offence 1. These offences are prohibited by s.253 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits driving with over 80...
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