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Marijuana legalization and criminal record pardons

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Record Suspension

7.28.2016

Marijuana legalization and criminal record pardons

The marijuana legalization issue has a lot of support. Research shows almost half of Canadians support pardoning people with possession charges.

Can I Travel to Canada with a Criminal Record DUI?

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Canadian Entry Waivers

7.13.2021

Can I Travel to Canada with a Criminal Record DUI?

If you were convicted of or committed a criminal offence outside Canada, you may overcome this criminal inadmissibility.

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5.10.2012

Jets of Change Blowing at Portage Main

The cold winter winds are blowing in Manitoba. If you have ever stood at the corner of Portage and Main in downtown Winnipeg, you’ll know what we are

New Update on the Pardons Backlog in Canada

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Record Suspension

2.11.2015

New Update on the Pardons Backlog in Canada

Three years after Bill C-1 passed, thousands still waiting on a decision on pardon applications. Close to 70% of the backlog to be cleared by March 31, 2015

Can you travel to Europe with a criminal record?

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Record Suspension

2.12.2017

Can you travel to Europe with a criminal record?

Travel to Europe may be complicated by a criminal record. If you are eligible it is a good idea to apply for a Record Suspension.

Alberta Court Documents- Record Centre Under Maintenance

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Record Suspension

3.25.2013

Alberta Court Documents- Record Centre Under Maintenance

Update: This story is archived. There is no known issue with Alberta Court Documents at this time. For expected wait times, contact our processing team.

Obtaining a Pardon in Canada – Doesn’t Have to Be Hard!

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5.9.2012

Obtaining a Pardon in Canada – Doesn’t Have to Be Hard!

Obtaining a pardon in Canada doesn't have to be difficult. But it can be.

Supporting the Elizabeth Fry Society Beauty Night

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Success Stories

10.30.2014

Supporting the Elizabeth Fry Society Beauty Night

Pardon Services Canada staff contribute to Beauty Night at Elizabeth Fry, which helps build self-esteem in women and youth living in poverty.

Pardon Services Canada Alerts Grow-Op House Sitters and Landlords

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Record Suspension

6.24.2014

Pardon Services Canada Alerts Grow-Op House Sitters and Landlords

The RCMP estimates there are at least 50,000 marijuana grow-ops in Canada. Not surprisingly, Pardon Services Canada staff are hearing more and more about grow

Criminal records and eligibility for pardons

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Record Suspension

7.19.2016

Criminal records and eligibility for pardons

Criminal records can prevent you from obtaining opportunities in employment, volunteering and travel. Find out if you are eligible for a pardon.

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5.10.2012

Finding Employment Through Volunteering

Finding employment in today’s economy can be challenging – whether you have just recently graduated, are re-entering the work force, want to change career

Northern British Columbia Applying for Record Pardons

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5.10.2012

Northern British Columbia Applying for Record Pardons

Old towns of port and industry like Port Alberni, Prince George, and Kitimat are still part of the backbone of BC’s economy. Employers in these remote regions

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Record Suspension

9.23.2013

Obtaining a Record Suspension: What Are The Criteria?

If you're reading this, you're probably curious about how the record suspension (formerly known as pardons) process works. You're most likely looking to