Pardon Services Canada has learned that a Canadian pardons company has gone out of business in the Toronto area.
As a leading pardon service company with 27 years in business, we are always deeply concerned when firms go out of business. This affects the ability of people to continue on with their files and receive their pardons and waivers.
If you were pursuing a pardon application with another Canadian pardons company, we understand how disappointing this can be. A waiver or a pardon is often the final and most important step for many people who are working on overcoming the past. We want to help you get back on track with a $100 credit towards your application with Pardon Services Canada. Our team of processing specialists will be with you every step of the way. You can be assured that your application is handled professionally and submitted completely.
In the meantime, we urge everyone considering a Canadian pardon services company to conduct thorough research. Ensure that the company you are choosing has a good, long-standing reputation in the industry.
How to research a Canadian pardons company
Better Business Bureau: One great place to start is the Better Business Bureau. On this site you can check a business rating and see complaints and reviews. You can also see if complaints were handled professionally and closed satisfactorily. The site will also tell you if the company is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Firms that are members will list their complete information. Transparency is important in case there are ever any problems. Companies that list with the Better Business Bureau make a commitment to good service.
Visit the website: You can judge a lot about the credibility of a Canadian pardons company by looking at the website. Is the spelling and grammar poor? Are they using a free service instead of owning their own website? Do you feel safe entering your information? What do they say about how your personal information will be protected? Look for interactions with other customers such as blog comments and testimonials. This will tell you if the company has a good track record. Look for information about a secure electronic storage system. Make sure your personal information is safely handled.
Promises: Some things that are promised are impossible. For example, you cannot speed up your application. The Parole Board of Canada has set times for considering an application. Currently, the posted times are six months for summary offences and 12 months for indictable offences. Make sure the company is honest with you about what they can provide.
Reviews: Unfortunately, we read a lot of negative reviews about other Canadian pardons companies. Most companies that have been in business for some time will have a few negative reviews online. However, disreputable companies will have numerous complaints. You’ll often see many of the same issues shared multiple times. Look for warning signs like one-star overall ratings. Don’t be afraid to ask the Canadian pardons company you are considering working with about their poor reviews. Listen for excuses or defensiveness. We often hear about companies not returning phone calls. Sometimes they ask customers to do the court and police checks that they promised to do.
Longevity: Everyone has to start somewhere. However, a proven track record is a good sign of success. Over time, a company can develop relationships with courts, police and other government agencies. They can learn the standards of the Parole Board. They can ensure clients are ready when it’s time for their applications to be sent for review. Remember that your application can take two years or more in some cases. Ensure that the company has the stability to see it through to the end.
Are you ready to invest in your future? Make sure that your application receives the best chance of success possible. Has your application has been derailed by a Canadian pardon service going out of business? Give us a call and we will get you back on track with a $100 credit.