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Weekend roundup: Manitoba NDP leader sought pardon

Wab Kinew says he applied for a Record Suspension in order to mark the changes that he has made in his life. Read other headlines.

Weekend Roundup: Ontario could prohibit discrimination on the basis of a criminal record

Ontario has a sent a bill to committee that would amend the Human Rights Code to protect people with criminal records from discrimination.

Weekend Roundup: LCBO announces first-run marijuana stores

The LCBO in Ontario has announced the first cities that will get marijuana stores next year. Also read jobs and economy headlines.

Weekend Roundup: Ontario is considering marijuana lounges

Ontario is studying the issue of allowing marijuana lounges where people could use marijuana outside their home. Read more headlines about legalization, economy and travel in our Weekend Roundup.

Weekend Roundup: Non-conviction information in Ontario is still being released

Non-conviction information is still showing up on background checks two years after the Ontario legislature passed a law banning the process. Read all the news headlines about criminal records and border issues in our Weekend Roundup.

Weekend Roundup: How oil patch workers adapted to recession

Weekend Roundup: Expect more scrutiny at the border

Canadians may face more scrutiny when flying south. This could include secondary screening, device searches, and criminal record checks.

Weekend roundup: Canada releases report on pardon reform

Canada released its consultation report on pardon reform. The public safety ministry says the report will be used to draft legislation to reform the record suspension system.

Weekend Roundup: Can you work in the cannabis industry with a record?

Health Canada is looking for feedback on the legalization of cannabis. One of the issues is whether to require clean criminal records for employees.

AllCleared and Legalline Announce Client Support Partnership

Two award-winning nationwide legal support providers join forces to help free people from their past

Weekend Roundup: Calgary marijuana possession charges stay steady

Despite the impending legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada, Calgary marijuana possession charges continue to be laid at the same rate.