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 [...]
The New Pot Possession Pardon On October 17th, 2018, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced further plans by the Liberal Government to introduce legislation for a new pot possession pardon. This pardon will be aimed specifically at individuals that were [...]
It’s already tough to get into Canada with a DUI, but this December it’s going to get tougher. Canada has passed Bill C-46, a bill to strengthen impaired driving legislation. Under the law, maximum sentences in Canada will be increased [...]
A DUI can affect your ability to apply for Canadian permanent residency. If you have a DUI, you are inadmissible to Canada for at least 10 years. However, you may be able to apply for permanent residency after resolving your [...]
US residents with DUI or DWI will have difficulty entering Canada for any reason. If you need to work in Canada temporarily or even plan on coming to Canada permanently as a skilled foreign worker you will need to resolve [...]
If you have been pardoned for a criminal record, it may be possible to enter Canada without a Canadian waiver. However, a foreign pardon will not necessarily allow you to enter Canada. Not all pardons or expungements will be treated [...]
