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Government Jobs and Your Criminal Record
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10.11.2023

Government Jobs and Your Criminal Record

Learn about Government jobs and your criminal record. When applying for government jobs, you might be concerned about background checks. Can you get a government job with a criminal record? Learn more.

Reference letter: Tips for your US Entry Waiver Application
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US Entry Waivers
3.3.2017

Reference letter: Tips for your US Entry Waiver Application

The reference letter is an important part of your US Entry Waiver application. Here are some tips on getting a good reference letter.

Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?
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Record Suspension
5.23.2014

Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?

The wildly popular ‘Border Security’ series produced by Force Four Entertainment and televised on the NATGEO Wild channel is hard to classify. One thing is

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?
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Record Suspension
10.28.2016

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?

Learn how to fill out the measurable benefit form. This is your opportunity to tell the Parole Board why a Record Suspension is important to you.

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned
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Success Stories
5.10.2012

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned

The fish sees the bait, not the hook; a person sees the gain, not the danger  – A young, naïve newcomer to Canada got a harsh introduction to peer pressure,

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record
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Record Suspension
10.6.2017

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record

Learn about the process of getting a Toronto criminal record check for work, volunteering, education, Record Suspension or travel.

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process
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Record Suspension
2.10.2020

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process

A record suspension does not erase the fact that someone was convicted of a crime. But it does allow an offender who has completed their sentence and demonstrated they are a law-abiding citizen to have the record of a particular crime kept separate from other criminal records.

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?
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Record Suspension
11.27.2023

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?

Committing a Criminal Offence in Canada may leave a criminal record. Find out now if you have committed a criminal offence, and how to remove your record.

US Entry Waiver Allows Canadians with Criminal Records to Travel to United States
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US Entry Waivers
4.23.2012

US Entry Waiver Allows Canadians with Criminal Records to Travel to United States

Pardon Services Canada would like to share information for making it easier to cross the border between the United States and Canada. Just about all the

Welcome Captain Cook Travel
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5.10.2012

Welcome Captain Cook Travel

Pardon Services Canada would like to welcome Captain Cook Travel to our partnership network. Located in Vancouver British Columbia at 2213 West Broadway, Eva

BC's New Societies Act and criminal records
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Record Suspension
7.12.2016

BC's New Societies Act and criminal records

Under the New Societies Act, people with a criminal record related to fraud or finance cannot sit as a director on a society's board. Learn what you can do.

Meet AllCleared: Pardon Services Canada is changing its name
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Record Suspension
Canadian Entry Waivers
US Entry Waivers
3.29.2017

Meet AllCleared: Pardon Services Canada is changing its name

Pardon Services Canada is changing our name. Over the next few weeks, you’ll start hearing the name AllCleared. Your files and accounts will not change.

Pending criminal charges can stop you from entering Canada
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Canadian Entry Waivers
8.16.2016

Pending criminal charges can stop you from entering Canada

Pending criminal charges can prevent you from entering Canada. This applies to people waiting for trial and people with outstanding warrants.

The Benefit of Time: The Crime Bill and Harpers Priorities
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Success Stories
5.10.2012

The Benefit of Time: The Crime Bill and Harpers Priorities

While Stephen Harper is preparing to recall Parliament, the anticipated whirlwind session will see a fulfillment of the Conservative’s legislative priorities.

10 Obstacles Created by Your Criminal Record
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1.25.2016

10 Obstacles Created by Your Criminal Record

To a certain extent, a criminal record is like an unwanted gift that simply keeps on giving no matter how hard you work to move forward in your life. More

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