by AllCleared | Dec 14, 2015 | Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions)
The term “pardon” is often used to mean forgiveness. In a social setting, if you said, “Pardon me,” you would be essentially saying, “Forgive me.” But the term “pardon” has a different meaning in the Canadian legal system – it is less about forgiveness and more about...
by AllCleared | Dec 17, 2012 | General Blog Posts - AllCleared Criminal Record Services
Many Pardon applicants who submitted their applications to the Parole Board of Canada prior to February 23 of 2012 have still not heard a decision regarding their Pardon. This is the result of a staggeringly large backlog of files that have not yet been assigned to...
by AllCleared | Sep 28, 2012 | General Pardons, Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions)
When applying for a pardon, the first question many Canadians have is “where do I start?” It is not always clear how to go about applying for a pardon, as the process can be lengthy, complicated, and confusing. For over 23 years our company has been happy to offer our...
by AllCleared | Jul 30, 2012 | General Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions)
The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) defines a record suspension, (previously referred to as a pardon) as “…a formal attempt to remove the stigma of a criminal record for people who … have satisfied [their] sentence and remained crime free.” However it is important to...
by AllCleared | May 25, 2012 | General Blog Posts - AllCleared Criminal Record Services, Pardons
A criminal record remains on file in Canada but does not necessarily need to serve as a barrier to gaining employment, being approved for promotion, being granted child custody, volunteering, qualifying for accommodation. Convictions can follow you for life, affecting...
