by AllCleared | Aug 9, 2017 | Pardons (Record Suspensions), Pot Pardons, US Entry Waivers
Marijuana legalization is still one year away, more or less, and yet Canadians continue to be charged with possession. Convictions have declined for most drug offences, since the 2015 election; however, there are still inequities in how possession charges are applied....
by AllCleared | Jul 7, 2017 | Fingerprinting, Pardons (Record Suspensions), US Entry Waivers
Many people are surprised to learn that they need to get their fingerprints taken again when they apply for a Record Suspension or US Entry Waiver. However, the government has a good reason for asking for this step. Fingerprints help ensure that the government is...
by AllCleared | Jun 9, 2017 | Pardons (Record Suspensions)
The federal government is currently reviewing the Record Suspension system to make it more accessible to the average Canadian. While the Record Suspension review is still underway, one major point that came through from the consultation was that most people felt the...
by AllCleared | Jun 1, 2017 | Pardons (Record Suspensions), US Entry Waivers
Travelling is stressful without the additional worry of being denied entry because of a criminal record. In most cases, border officers of the country you’re visiting will determine whether or not you are allowed entry. How a criminal record affects your travel...
by AllCleared | May 31, 2017 | Pardons (Record Suspensions), US Entry Waivers
Many people are disappointed to learn that a Canadian pardon (Record Suspension) will not allow them to enter the United States. When you seal your record in the Canadian police database, no one should be able to access it. Unfortunately, the US government is not...