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Unpaid Court Fines: A Pardon Services Canada Alert

The court has no commitment to pursue an individual fine but will not consider a Record Suspension application until all fines have been paid. Learn more here

What Does Being Bonded Mean in Canada?

In Canada, many employers will ask if you are bondable. But what does bondable mean? Read our blog post to find out.

Record Suspensions and Driving: What You Need to Know

How are driving and record suspensions related? Learn more about how your license can affect your record suspension.

Information sharing: Do border guards know about your record?

Learn how information sharing about criminal records happens at the border. Learn what to do if you have a criminal record.

Canadian Pardons and the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Read this informative blog to learn about the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), and how youth convictions may affect your ability to travel to the USA.

Background Checks, Pardons and myBackCheck.com

AllCleared, formerly Pardon Services Canada, is proud to partner with one of the leading companies in the background checking industry, myBackCheck.com.

What You Need to Know About Social Media and Background Checks

Rather than having to rely on an applicant’s resume, references, or interviews to find information, the explosion of technology and social media websites like

Travelling to the U.S. With a Criminal Record? Safeguard Your Travel Plans With an Entry Waiver

Can you go to the USA with a Criminal Record in Canada?

If you've found yourself thinking, "Can I safely travel to the United States with my Canadian criminal record?", think no more. Read this blog for answers.

Can You Be a Firefighter in Canada if You Have a Criminal Record?

Can you be a firefighter with a criminal record? Yes, but it depends on the severity of your crime and how long ago it was committed. Let's take a closer look.

Conditional Discharge: Do I need a Record Suspension?

A Conditional Discharge means that you were found guilty. The good news is that you do not need to apply for a Record Suspension to clear your record.

Canada issues new Invitation to Apply

Immigrating to Canada can be a confusing business. Depending on the program you want to utilize, and there are many to choose from. It is important to be

Pardoning Youth Records

Do you have criminal charges from your youth? You could still have a criminal record. Find out more about how to remove it with a Pardon.

Sun of a Beach... Criminal Record Limits Travel

Canadians love to travel. This fact is reflected in the number of Canadians currently holding valid Canadian passports increasing to 60 percent from only 36

Can you get a Pardon for a Sexual Assault?

You can get a Record Suspension (Pardon) for a Sexual Assault charge (Schedule 1 Offence), BUT it largely depends on when the offence was committed and other criteria. Having a criminal record in general can affect many areas of your life including but not limited to employment opportunities, furthering your education, volunteering and travel.