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Enter Australia with a DUI or criminal record
11.24.2017

Enter Australia with a DUI or criminal record

If you have a DUI or Criminal Record and are looking to visit Australia, you will require special documentation. Contact us to learn more.

How to apply for a Pardon
7.30.2019

How to apply for a Pardon

1-in-8 Canadians have a criminal record. That is no small number. A criminal record holds you back from securing gainful employment, acquiring adequate

How to apply for a Pot Pardon
8.20.2019

How to apply for a Pot Pardon

Updated July 22, 2022.

Why restorative justice is so critical to healthy communities.
7.23.2019

Why restorative justice is so critical to healthy communities.

Restorative justice is commonly defined as an approach to justice that focuses on addressing the harm caused by crime rather than merely the punishment for

Success is only a Record Suspension away
8.14.2019

Success is only a Record Suspension away

At AllCleared we see numerous people with difficult or traumatic pasts turn their lives around for the better. In fact, we hear success stories on a daily

In commemoration of Dennis Fentie, former Yukon premier and prime example of the power of rehabilitation
9.10.2019

In commemoration of Dennis Fentie, former Yukon premier and prime example of the power of rehabilitation

It’s possible if you’re not up-to-date on your Canadian politics the name Dennis Fentie might not sound familiar to you, but I can assure you he was a true

Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?
4.5.2016

Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?

In most cases Canadians can go to Cuba with a criminal record, but there are risks. If you travel to Cuba, you could be denied entry based on a record.

Expedited Cannabis Pardons—It’s About Time...
6.26.2019

Expedited Cannabis Pardons—It’s About Time...

Recreational cannabis became legal October 17, 2018, but the one thing the government neglected to factor in before legalization was how to deal with past

Obtaining a Pardon for a Theft Charge
4.15.2013

Obtaining a Pardon for a Theft Charge

Theft in Canada

NEXUS cards and your criminal record
1.27.2017

NEXUS cards and your criminal record

NEXUS cards make it easier for travellers to cross the border. However, a criminal record may cause your application to be denied.

Record Suspension statistics: By the numbers
5.15.2017

Record Suspension statistics: By the numbers

Record Suspension statistics show that the government's changes to the pardon system have had a negative effect on applications.

Working from home? You may still need a pardon
3.26.2021

Working from home? You may still need a pardon

Working from home may be an option even if you have a criminal record. Most employers will conduct a background check, even for employees who are working from home.

How Criminal Record Affects Self Employment
9.26.2022

How Criminal Record Affects Self Employment

One of the biggest challenges in self-employment is overcoming the stigma that comes with having a criminal record.

What are the Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Offences in Canada?
2.18.2013

What are the Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Offences in Canada?

New mandatory minimum sentences are now being enforced due to new legislation. But what are the mandatory minimum sentences in Canada? Do they apply to you?

Canadian Wins Free Super Bowl Trip- Is Then Denied Entry to the US
2.13.2013

Canadian Wins Free Super Bowl Trip- Is Then Denied Entry to the US

Myles Wilkinson won a free trip to Super Bowl XLVII, only to be denied entry to the US for a minor drug conviction in 1981.