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HOW DO I GET A PARDON IN CANADA? The How-to Guide to Selecting the Right Canadian Pardon Services
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Record Suspension
6.3.2013

HOW DO I GET A PARDON IN CANADA? The How-to Guide to Selecting the Right Canadian Pardon Services

This guide gives you a simple overview of the steps you need to take to get your pardon. Nothing complicated - just what you need to know. See for yourself.

Fighting for a Second Chance
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5.10.2012

Fighting for a Second Chance

The types of reality shows that seem to be flooding television networks lately feature aspiring singers, hopeful actors, yearning dancers, entrepreneur

Records Checks on the Rise
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5.9.2012

Records Checks on the Rise

Record checks in British Columbia have doubled in 2009 from the previous year's figures.

Options should you be stopped at the US border
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US Entry Waivers
5.10.2012

Options should you be stopped at the US border

Here is a brief summary of an article that recently appeared in The Globe and Mail. To read the original article, please follow the link at the bottom of this

Get a Passport with a Criminal Record
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Record Suspension
4.1.2013

Get a Passport with a Criminal Record

A criminal record can prevent you from doing many things, including travel, and so many Canadians naturally assume that they also cannot apply for a passport.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ontario this Summer
Canadian Entry Waivers
General
6.1.2015

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ontario this Summer

Planning a trip to Canada? Visit Ontario!

Hard Drinking Leads to Downward Spiral
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Success Stories
5.10.2012

Hard Drinking Leads to Downward Spiral

Ralph was raised in a hard-working logging and fishing town in Alberta. Hard drinking was the norm, and he began to drink at a very young age. It was so easy

Integrity Travel, Welcome to the Partner Network
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5.10.2012

Integrity Travel, Welcome to the Partner Network

Pardon Services Canada would like to welcome Integrity Travel to our partnership network. Located in Calgary Alberta at 2nd Level, 777 8th Avenue SW, Coreen

Summary offence: What is it and what can I do?
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12.8.2016

Summary offence: What is it and what can I do?

A summary offence is considered a minor offence in Canada. This will affect the time frames when applying for a Record Suspension (pardon).

Hey! That’s my bike!
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3.18.2015

Hey! That’s my bike!

Bicycles: One of the most stolen items in Vancouver.

Do I have a Criminal Record?
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Record Suspension
6.13.2013

Do I have a Criminal Record?

Records of non-convictions will be kept for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the court’s decision - Read this expert blog on non-convictions.

Fired because of a criminal record? Learn how to protect your job
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Record Suspension
10.20.2016

Fired because of a criminal record? Learn how to protect your job

Even people who have a job worry that they can be fired for having a criminal record. Learn how to protect your employment.

Pardon Services Canada Presents: Success Stories.
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Success Stories
5.10.2012

Pardon Services Canada Presents: Success Stories.

Welcome to PSC Success Stories

What Limitations Are There On A Us Entry Waiver?
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12.20.2023

What Limitations Are There On A Us Entry Waiver?

Are you eligible for US Entry? Find out what limitations there are on a US Entry Waiver.

Concerned about Record Suspension Process Time?
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4.17.2012

Concerned about Record Suspension Process Time?

Some common complaints often heard on a regular basis are: Where is my criminal record check; it’s been four months? and Why haven’t I received my pardon yet;

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