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Learn how the pardon backlog affects your application
Record Suspension
3.18.2016

Learn how the pardon backlog affects your application

The Parole Board of Canada has cleared its pardon backlog of summary offences. However, many clients with indictable offences are still waiting for their

Where Do You Apply for a Pardon in Canada?
Record Suspension
10.31.2023

Where Do You Apply for a Pardon in Canada?

You apply for a pardon (Record Suspension) through the Parole Board of Canada where they will assess your application and decide whether to grant it.

Volunteering at your child's school with a criminal record
Record Suspension
7.26.2017

Volunteering at your child's school with a criminal record

A Record Suspension seals a criminal record so that you can volunteer at your child's school. Learn how to apply for a Record Suspension.

Hybrid offences and Record Suspensions: A Guide
Record Suspension
11.8.2017

Hybrid offences and Record Suspensions: A Guide

Hybrid offences are the most common type of charges in Canada. They can either be summary or indictable, which affects when you can apply for a pardon.

10 Important Facts About Impaired Driving
Record Suspension
1.7.2015

10 Important Facts About Impaired Driving

Impaired driving means operating a motor vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both. Read more facts here.

Certified Criminal Record: How do you request it?
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US Entry Waivers
10.13.2017

Certified Criminal Record: How do you request it?

A Certified Criminal Record is required for a Record Suspension or US Entry Waiver application in Canada. Learn how to get a Certified Criminal Record.

Pardons in Canada
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Record Suspension
3.6.2013

Pardons in Canada

By Jasmee Toor

Edmonton Criminal Record Check: How to get it
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11.3.2017

Edmonton Criminal Record Check: How to get it

An Edmonton criminal record check can be requested at the Police Information Station. Learn about other ways to get a record check.

Travelling to the US with an Absolute or Conditional Discharge
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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.

Getting a job: Will a pardon help?
Record Suspension
7.27.2018

Getting a job: Will a pardon help?

A Canadian pardon can help with getting a job. A Record Suspension will allow you to pass criminal record checks and get a job.

Pardon Services Canada advocates for client when his pardon was denied due to speeding tickets
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Record Suspension
4.30.2014

Pardon Services Canada advocates for client when his pardon was denied due to speeding tickets

Jake from Newfoundland (his name and location have been changed to protect his identity) applied to obtain a pardon for a single offence of driving with a

The "Good Conduct" Rule
Record Suspension
7.30.2012

The "Good Conduct" Rule

The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) defines a record suspension, (previously referred to as a pardon) as “…a formal attempt to remove the stigma of a criminal

Am I 'Bondable' with a Criminal Record?
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Record Suspension
9.9.2015

Am I 'Bondable' with a Criminal Record?

If you have a criminal record in Canada you are not bondable for the purpose of a job application. A Record Suspension, pardon, can help.

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