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 | Jun 26, 2019 | All, Record Suspension
Recreational cannabis became legal October 17, 2018, but the one thing the government neglected to factor in before legalization was how to deal with past criminal convictions for something which was no longer a crime. The Liberal government’s failure to act left tens...
by Kirsten | Jun 4, 2019 | General Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions), Record Suspension
October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana became legal in Canada, but what does that mean in terms of laws and pardon legislation? This insight has been written to help individuals better understand all the nuances of recent recreational cannabis legislation. The...
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...
