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 [...]
Every country has its own rules and policies about criminal records and travel. This can make foreign travel complicated. For example, Mexico identifies serious crimes as being of concern. Australia says a person who was given a sentence of more [...]
If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if others can find out. Fortunately, in Canada, there are certain rules that govern disclosure, including when police can release your record. A person cannot simply call the police and ask [...]
At Pardon Services Canada, we often talk about the benefits of getting a record suspension or travel waiver. With a cleared name, there are so many more employment, volunteer and travel opportunities to discover. What often comes as a surprise [...]
At Pardon Services Canada, we receive numerous calls regarding individuals who have been tried under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and want to know more about the process surrounding a youth conviction. Most people are aware that if you have [...]
When a youth commits a crime, they often assume that their record is automatically erased when they turn 18. However, this is a misconception. While the majority of these records will be sealed once the individual reaches the age of 18, [...]
