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Impact of a Criminal Record if You Wish to Buy or Rent a House in Canada

Moving is a big step, whether an individual intends on purchasing a home or renting a house or apartment. There are multiple procedures needed for either of

Canadian Pardons and Employment Opportunities

Ever wondered why you were never called back? Well, your record may be to blame as more companies are using criminal background checks to screen candidates.

Mike Tyson’s UK Book Tour Cancelled Due to His Criminal Record

Did you know that under the new UK immigration rules, any person who has been sentenced to more than four years in prison is barred from entering the country?

Canadian ski vacation: criminal record options

A Canadian ski vacation is not out of reach for people with criminal records. Learn about TRPs, Criminal Rehabilitation and other options.

Common Ground In Ontario Criminal Pardons & US Entry Waivers

Today the golden horseshoe area with a population of 6.5 million people, makes up slightly over 19% of the population of Canada including Toronto, Burlington,

Trudeau Shuffles Cabinet 2021 - David Lametti remains as Minister of Justice and Attorney General

After a major cabinet shuffle, Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has a new look, but David Lametti will continue to serve as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.The Honourable David Lametti was first elected in 2015 as the Member of Parliament for LaSalle—Émard—Verdun. He has served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada since 2019.

What is a Conditional Discharge?

A Conditional Discharge won't generally leave you with a criminal record, but there are some cases where a record could still be holding you back.

New Changes to Canada’s Immigration Law Come Into Force with the Passing of Bill C-43

The bill amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which is the primary federal legislation that regulates immigration to Canada. Read more here.

Is Edmonton The Murder Capital of Canada

In a recent October article on the CBC News, Edmonton has set a new record after the death of a man on the weekend was deemed the city's 40th homicide of

Record Suspension: What to expect

Learn about applying for a Record Suspension. How do you apply? What happens when you submit your application to the Parole Board?

Is There Ever a Need to Disclose a Pardon for a Criminal Record?

No one should ever feel compelled to volunteer information on a past conviction when a pardon has been granted. Unfortunately, sometimes when a person is

Nexus cards: Can you apply with a criminal record?

You can save a lot of time crossing the border with a NEXUS card. Unfortunately, the application is complicated for people with criminal records.

US Travel and Indian Status

Do you have Indian status and are looking to cross the border? Learn more about the required documentation in our blog post.

Express Pardons is closed

US Entry Waiver Enables Canadians with a Criminal Record to Enter the United States

The many reasons Canadians travel to the US – business meetings or conferences, family visits, vacations, education, volunteering, job prospects – show that