1-in-8 Canadians have a criminal record if you think that’s high, in the US, it’s 1-in-3 Americans. Comparisons aside, these stats indicate millions of people are limited in their ability to access the necessary means to move forward with their lives. Most...
It may be hard to imagine that the DUI from way back when would hamper your ability to score your dream job, but it’s true. A DUI, even if it was over 10 years ago, can stop you from traveling across the border. That means for all you soon-to-be American pilots or...
Updated June 13, 2022 A Canadian pardon, now called Record Suspension, will help you with getting a job in several ways. Once you have a Record Suspension, you’re cleared to apply for almost any career. Background checks The most significant impact of a...
Canadians with criminal records face many obstacles in travel, employment, and other areas of life. Some discrimination they experience owing to their criminal record may be unlawful as per Canadian federal and provincial law. Canadian law defines discrimination as...
Criminal record checks are often unavoidable when looking for a new job. There is an unfortunate stigma attached to having a criminal record. Even if you are qualified, you may still be blocked due to a record. What could criminal record checks reveal? Criminal...