by Kirsten | Aug 20, 2019 | Criminal Rehabilitation, Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions), Pot Pardons
If you’ve got a simple pot possession, you’re in luck, there is a whole new pardon system set up for you. Canadians now have a free and expedited way to apply for a pardon for simple cannabis possession. Getting a pot pardon (cannabis record suspension) is an...
by Kirsten | Jul 30, 2019 | Criminal Rehabilitation, General Pardons, Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions), Record Suspension
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 housing, traveling abroad, and volunteering at your kid’s school. Each one of these items requires a background...
by Kirsten | Jul 23, 2019 | Criminal Rehabilitation, General Pardons, Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions), Record Suspension
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 it. While holding the offender responsible for their actions, restorative justice looks to provide all parties...
by Kirsten | Jul 10, 2019 | Criminal Rehabilitation, TRP - Canadian Temporary Resident Permit, Visiting Canada
Ahhhh summer! It’s here. Unless you are one of those fortunate souls who live in a warm sunny climate all year round, summer means the final arrival of bright sunny days filled with outdoor activities—maybe even a road trip or two. One of the hottest (pun intended)...
by AllCleared | May 28, 2019 | Criminal Rehabilitation, General Pardons, Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions), Record Suspension
1-in-8 Canadians have a criminal record if you think that’s high, in the US, it’s 1-in-3 Americans. Comparisons aside, these stats indicate millions of people are limited in their ability to access the necessary means to move forward with their lives. Most...
by AllCleared | Feb 13, 2019 | All, Criminal Rehabilitation, TRP - Canadian Temporary Resident Permit, Visiting Canada
You may not have heard, but on December 18, 2018 Canada passed Bill C-46, which means a border official is now much more limited in the ability to let you cross without increased scrutiny. Previously a border official could simply determine someone with a past DUI to...
