by AllCleared | Jan 21, 2013 | General Pardons, Pardons (Record Suspensions)
Since the legislation changes in March of 2012 the Parole Board of Canada has undergone some radical changes in the way they process applications, including tightening their requirements for accepting applications. A recent article published by The Canadian Press, and...
by AllCleared | Nov 16, 2012 | General Blog Posts - AllCleared Criminal Record Services
In 2010 and 2011, impaired driving offences consisted of approximately 12% of all cases completed in adult courts in Canada- the highest percentage of any one offence 1. These offences are prohibited by s.253 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits driving with over 80...
by AllCleared | Oct 29, 2012 | General Blog Posts - AllCleared Criminal Record Services
Most people know that a Record Suspension (previously known as a Pardon) can clear a criminal record, but who is it that actually keeps these records? Is it the RCMP? Local police detachments? Some other government agency? In reality there are several different...
by AllCleared | Jun 14, 2012 | General Blog Posts - AllCleared Criminal Record Services
An ex-offender should be able to move on, start a new life, when a sentence for a conviction has been served: paid the fine, completed the sentence, met all conditions. A person should be able to feel unencumbered by the stigma of a criminal record. Nevertheless, that...
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...