At Pardon Services Canada, we often talk about the benefits of getting a record suspension or travel waiver. With a cleared name, there are so many more employment, volunteer and travel opportunities to discover. What often comes as a surprise is learning about the...
If you are looking for an apartment with a criminal record, there are a few things you should know. While a criminal record can hinder your chances of getting the apartment of your dreams, in Canada, there is no law that authorizes the owner of a house/apartment to do...
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...
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...
A DUI – a conviction for impaired driving – is among the most common criminal convictions in Canada. One might well wonder why people continue to operate a vehicle while under the influence of any substance that limits a person’s ability to think clearly, respond,...