AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.What You Need to Know About Social Media and Background Checks
Rather than having to rely on an applicant’s resume, references, or interviews to find information, the explosion of technology and social media websites like Facebook has made it easier than ever to learn details about potential hires – and recruiting managers have...
Now Is the Time to Prepare for the Future
The anticipated tough-on-crime legislation that the Conservative government has promised is expected to comprise approximately ten bills addressing justice and public-safety issues. Although specifically which bills would be included is unknown, one that is most...
Haunted by the Past
A foolhardy decision made in an effort to impress his friends caused a young man to bring marijuana home with him to Canada after visiting the Netherlands. Being young and careless, he attempted to head home on a flight that stopped over in the United States. Security...
Proactive Approach to Job Hunting via Background Checks
Companies are now routinely carrying out background verification of their new as well as existing employees, with human resource officials cross-checking every detail of job applicants before hiring them. The employee verification process includes determining the...
Travelling to the U.S. With a Criminal Record? Safeguard Your Travel Plans With an Entry Waiver
Originally published: May 9, 2012, Updated: April 10, 2024 Understanding Entry Waivers Travel is great, but what happens when your criminal record makes you ineligible? If you're travelling to the U.S. with a Criminal Record, applying for an entry waiver could be the...
Scared Straight
Scared Straight As he was leaving the RCMP station after being released, he saw his wife and baby daughter waiting for him. That was the moment he broke down, feeling incredibly remorseful and embarrassed for what he had done. They were everything to him and he was so...
Changes to the Canadian Pardon: Get Your Pardon Before It’s Too Late
A Canadian Pardon will soon become “Record Suspension”. This change, along with tougher restrictions and a four-fold increase in the price of a pardon are coming. Apply now, or it may be too late. A Change in Name: One of the changes proposed by the new government is...
Bill C-23 to Be a Reality, But… How?
Immediately following election night, Insight Canada, a government relations firm, conducted a study of voters using focus groups and national online panels. The feedback suggests Canadians have given Stephen Harper a very limited mandate – restricted to the economy....
Are You Bondable? The Implications for Canadians with a Criminal Record
Updated June 9, 2022 Many job application forms come with a little tick box asking, “Are You Bondable”. Let’s start with the basics – what does it mean to be bondable - before you check that box. What does bondable mean on a job application? Bondable (as...
Looking for a Job in Canada with a Canadian Criminal Record? What to Know and How to Get that Dream Job!
Everyone knows, interviewing for a job is stressful. What can be even more stressful is going into an interview with a Canadian Criminal Record. This article addresses what your potential employer can legally ask about your Canada criminal record, what you need to say...
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