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Obtaining a professional licence or permit with a criminal record
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4.6.2017

Obtaining a professional licence or permit with a criminal record

A Canadian pardon or Record Suspension can help you get a professional licence or permit for your business. Don't lose out on your career or business.

How do border guards know about records?
Canadian Entry Waivers
General
Record Suspension
12.7.2016

How do border guards know about records?

Border guards can learn about your criminal record through shared databases. If you have a record in Canada or the US, they can access it.

Record Suspension application: How long does it take?
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Record Suspension
2.22.2017

Record Suspension application: How long does it take?

A Record Suspension application can take one to two years, or even more. It's a good idea to start the application early.

Volunteering with a criminal record: What parents need to know
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Record Suspension
4.29.2016

Volunteering with a criminal record: What parents need to know

A criminal record can stop parents from volunteering at their child's school or with their sports team. However, they can seal their record.

Canadian passports: Are you eligible with a criminal record?
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US Entry Waivers
10.25.2016

Canadian passports: Are you eligible with a criminal record?

Canadian passports are usually available to every Canadian regardless of their criminal record. There may be some restrictions on where you can travel.

The Canada-US border and the Trump effect
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Canadian Entry Waivers
US Entry Waivers
6.8.2017

The Canada-US border and the Trump effect

There has been a lot of talk about the effect Donald Trump has had on the Canada-US border, but how does this affect people with criminal records?

Toronto pardon: Where to get a Record Suspension
Record Suspension
6.22.2018

Toronto pardon: Where to get a Record Suspension

AllCleared is a Toronto pardon and waiver company. A pardon or Record Suspension seals a criminal record in Canada for work and other opportunities.

Personal Success Story: Removing The Stigma Of A Criminal Record
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Record Suspension
10.24.2013

Personal Success Story: Removing The Stigma Of A Criminal Record

Take a look at John Smith's story. After serving time, they turned their life around, got a record suspension and became eligible for a promotion.

#6 Reason for Record Suspensions: Failure to Comply/Appear
Record Suspension
11.25.2014

#6 Reason for Record Suspensions: Failure to Comply/Appear

Failure to Comply with Recognizance and Failure to Appear in Court are among the top 10 most common reasons for record suspension applications.

Will A Criminal Record Prevent You From Working As A Truck Driver?
Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
2.12.2016

Will A Criminal Record Prevent You From Working As A Truck Driver?

For many, truck driving is an exciting career possibility. It allows you the ability to work independently, travel, meet people and take on responsibility. It

Proposal to deny: How to respond?
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Record Suspension
2.17.2017

Proposal to deny: How to respond?

Once you submit your Record Suspension application, you may receive a proposal to deny from the Parole Board. Here's how to respond.

Marijuana possession and crossing the US border
Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
7.28.2017

Marijuana possession and crossing the US border

If you have ever been convicted of marijuana possession in Canada, you will need a US Entry Waiver to cross the border. Learn how to get a waiver.

Will a Canadian pardon show up on a background check?
Record Suspension
5.23.2018

Will a Canadian pardon show up on a background check?

A Canadian pardon will not show up on a background check. Once you get a pardon (Record Suspension), your criminal record check will come back clear.

The Impact Of A Criminal Record On Child Custody.
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Canadian Entry Waivers
Record Suspension
12.8.2022

The Impact Of A Criminal Record On Child Custody.

What is the impact of a criminal record on child custody? In Canada, child custody laws are always geared toward the welfare of a child.

Mexican visa rules lifted, but could record sharing be next?
Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
9.1.2017

Mexican visa rules lifted, but could record sharing be next?

The federal government has lifted the Mexican visa requirement, but could this create problems for Canadians with criminal records?

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