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New Pardon Legislation and Pardon Eligibility
General
Record Suspension
7.6.2021

New Pardon Legislation and Pardon Eligibility

New pardon legislation under Bill C-31 proposes amendments to the Criminal Records Act to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records who have served their sentences and are living law-abiding lives.

Top 10 Gun Safety Tips - How to Handle Your Firearm Safely
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10.10.2014

Top 10 Gun Safety Tips - How to Handle Your Firearm Safely

Remington, a firearms manufacturer stresses that safety should remain a top priority and they offer the following tips: Click here to read them

Pardon Canada Interest Story Teachers Patience Pays Off
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Success Stories
5.10.2012

Pardon Canada Interest Story Teachers Patience Pays Off

Pardon Canada Interest Story - Michelle Gagnon finally has her clearance from a criminal background check after being tangled up in red tape.

Canada Pardons Require Finger Prints if Birthdays Match Those of Convicted Sex Offenders
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Success Stories
5.9.2012

Canada Pardons Require Finger Prints if Birthdays Match Those of Convicted Sex Offenders

Canada Pardons News - The largest soccer group in Maple Ridge is scrambling to react to RCMP rules that require fingerprinting of any volunteers who happen to

Criminal Record Pardon Rejections – Why?
General
5.10.2012

Criminal Record Pardon Rejections – Why?

The process of applying for a pardon for a criminal record in Canada is a long one that can take anywhere from 10 to 18 months. Don't let anyone tell you it's

United States Travel Restrictions: Flying Over The US
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US Entry Waivers
11.6.2023

United States Travel Restrictions: Flying Over The US

United States travel restrictions can affect you even if you are just flying over the United States. If you have a criminal record, you may need a waiver.

Can felons visit Canada? Serious offences and admissibility
Canadian Entry Waivers
General
8.12.2016

Can felons visit Canada? Serious offences and admissibility

There are options that will let felons visit Canada. Learn how a serious criminal record will affect one's ability to enter Canada.

Criminal Record Checks, Canadian Pardons (Record Suspensions) for School Trustees?
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4.18.2012

Criminal Record Checks, Canadian Pardons (Record Suspensions) for School Trustees?

Background checks might be considered for people seeking election as school trustees. The issue of requiring criminal record checks was raised by Donna Allen,

A Proposed Bill Would Allow Canadian Snowbirds to Visit U.S. For Longer
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Immigration
US Entry Waivers
10.12.2021

A Proposed Bill Would Allow Canadian Snowbirds to Visit U.S. For Longer

A proposed bill, The Canadian Snowbirds Act (S. 2507), would increase the amount of time Canadians can spend in the United States from six to eight months — two months longer than they are currently authorized – without incurring tax penalties. Canadians may be allowed for a maximum of 240 days during any 365-day period.

Lower Mainland Criminal Pardon and the Sasquatch
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5.10.2012

Lower Mainland Criminal Pardon and the Sasquatch

There has been a high level of interaction with criminal record pardons and US entry waivers recently with people in North Vancouver, Delta, Pitt

Canadian Pardon Removes Criminal Record
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4.13.2012

Canadian Pardon Removes Criminal Record

At Pardon Services Canada, we deal with people from all walks of life. The one common element that some of them share is the burden of a criminal record. In

Pardons in Canada
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Record Suspension
3.6.2013

Pardons in Canada

By Jasmee Toor

Travelling to the US with an Absolute or Conditional Discharge
General
Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
3.17.2022

Travelling to the US with an Absolute or Conditional Discharge

If you receive an absolute or conditional discharge, your ability to travel to the US will be impacted. Learn about your options.

Denied Entry at the US Border? Five Helpful Tips from the Experts at Pardon Services Canada
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Record Suspension
5.6.2014

Denied Entry at the US Border? Five Helpful Tips from the Experts at Pardon Services Canada

If you are a Canadian denied entry to the United States, contact us today to find out how we can help at 1-866-972-7366.

Truck driving careers with Ontario Truck Driving School
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Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
6.16.2016

Truck driving careers with Ontario Truck Driving School

Pardon Services Canada's new partnership with Ontario Truck Driving School helps people with criminal records get careers in the truck driving industry.

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