Most of us have grand career aspirations, after all, it is what puts food on our table. Having healthy goals is in our DNA. If you want to advance your career and you suffer from a criminal record there is a very good chance that dream job is out of reach. Having a...
Volunteering at your child’s school could be complicated by a criminal record. Recently, an increasing number of employers are requesting record checks before hiring. Most prospective volunteers do not realize that they could also be subject to a criminal record...
This year the Province of British Columbia’s New Societies Act will go into effect. If you have ever been convicted of fraud or another related offence, you should know how it affects you. New Societies Act qualifications for directors The main issue is that under the...
A criminal record can follow you for life. It can negatively impact your everyday activities without a moment’s notice. The good news is you can do something about it. Many people don’t realize that an old criminal charge can hinder you from volunteering. This...
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...