Criminal Records
Wab Kinew applied for pardon for his past mistakes
Wab Kinew, the new Manitoba NDP leader, has revealed that he received a pardon for two offences, and that he applied for the Record Suspension to "mark the progress that I'd made as a person."
Read more at the Winnipeg Free Press
A criminal record does not automatically exclude people from public life
In light of one leader’s past record, how much can a criminal record affect the ability of a person to take on leadership and other important roles? The CBC evaluates the policies of the main Manitoba parties.
London cuts down its record check processing time
If you live in London, you can now get a criminal record check faster. London Police say they have added staff and extended hours.
Getting a criminal record check in Calgary
Learn how to get a criminal record check in Calgary and what you should do if you have a criminal record. A record check is needed for jobs, volunteer opportunities, licences, Record Suspension and US Entry Waivers.
What does a Record Suspension review entail?
How does the Parole Board review Record Suspension applications? Learn some tips for having a successful application.
Decriminalization of homosexuality
Civil Servants and military personnel caught up in purge seek redress
Purging people from government and military for suspected homosexuality used to be policy. Now many of those affected are waiting for an official apology along with pardons for those criminally convicted.
Read more at the Huffington Post
Marijuana
Government’s marijuana bill does not go far enough
A Canadian lawyer is arguing that the government’s bill to legalize marijuana does not go far enough to erase the problems caused by criminalization.
Read more at the Canadian Lawyer
Judge gives Ottawa 'budtender' advice to avoid criminal record
A 19-year-old may face a criminal record for working at an Ottawa pot shop. Hopefully advice he received from a judge will help him end up with a conditional discharge instead. The “budtender” didn’t have a lawyer and says he took the job because he needed the money.
Read more at the Ottawa Citizen
Canada’s border
Privacy Commissioner concerned about electronic searches at border
Border officials can demand passwords and search electronic devices. Should Canadians consider leaving the laptops, tablets and phones at home?
Canada’s economy depends on an open border
NAFTA isn’t the only problem Canada has when it comes to current US relations. How can Canada ensure border policies that benefit the economy?
