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November 24, 2017
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Enter Australia with a DUI or criminal record

Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.

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Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?
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Record Suspension
5.23.14

Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?

The wildly popular ‘Border Security’ series produced by Force Four Entertainment and televised on the NATGEO Wild channel is hard to classify. One thing is

Passengers: What are the risks when crossing the border?
US Entry Waivers
6.21.17

Passengers: What are the risks when crossing the border?

If you are considering crossing the border with a criminal record, there are risks. This can affect your passengers who could be detained and turned away.

Court challenges: Applying for a pardon under the old rules
Record Suspension
11.10.17

Court challenges: Applying for a pardon under the old rules

If you live in Ontario or BC, your eligibility for a Record Suspension may have been impacted by two recent court challenges.

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?
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Record Suspension
10.28.16

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?

Learn how to fill out the measurable benefit form. This is your opportunity to tell the Parole Board why a Record Suspension is important to you.

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned
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Success Stories
5.10.12

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned

The fish sees the bait, not the hook; a person sees the gain, not the danger  – A young, naïve newcomer to Canada got a harsh introduction to peer pressure,

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record
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Record Suspension
10.6.17

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record

Learn about the process of getting a Toronto criminal record check for work, volunteering, education, Record Suspension or travel.

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process
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Record Suspension
2.10.20

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process

A record suspension does not erase the fact that someone was convicted of a crime. But it does allow an offender who has completed their sentence and demonstrated they are a law-abiding citizen to have the record of a particular crime kept separate from other criminal records.

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?
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Record Suspension
11.27.23

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?

Committing a Criminal Offence in Canada may leave a criminal record. Find out now if you have committed a criminal offence, and how to remove your record.

Will possession pardons make it into the legalization bill?
Record Suspension
4.7.17

Will possession pardons make it into the legalization bill?

Around July 2018, the Canadian government plans to legalize marijuana, but there is no suggestion that possession pardons will be part of the plan.

US Entry Waiver Allows Canadians with Criminal Records to Travel to United States
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US Entry Waivers
4.23.12

US Entry Waiver Allows Canadians with Criminal Records to Travel to United States

Pardon Services Canada would like to share information for making it easier to cross the border between the United States and Canada. Just about all the

Do you Have Vacation Plans in Canada but are Worried About Your Criminal Record?
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4.19.23

Do you Have Vacation Plans in Canada but are Worried About Your Criminal Record?

Are you considering visiting Canada for vacation? If you are, and you have a criminal record, you may be worried about gaining entry into Canada.

Success Stories: Allison from Langley
Success Stories
11.24.15

Success Stories: Allison from Langley

Seeing our clients succeed is our #1 goal. Here's Allison from Langley, BC who recovered from her mistake and kept her past from limiting her future.

Success Stories: Elliot from Winnipeg
Success Stories
12.3.15

Success Stories: Elliot from Winnipeg

Seeing our clients succeed is our #1 goal. Here's Elliot from Winnipeg, who recovered from his mistake and kept his past from limiting his future.

Pardon refusal: What are the chances?
Record Suspension
5.9.18

Pardon refusal: What are the chances?

If you have completed your sentence and waited the applicable period, your chances of a pardon refusal are low. Ninety-six percent of Canadian pardons (Record Suspensions) are granted by the Parole Board of Canada.

Welcome Captain Cook Travel
General
5.10.12

Welcome Captain Cook Travel

Pardon Services Canada would like to welcome Captain Cook Travel to our partnership network. Located in Vancouver British Columbia at 2213 West Broadway, Eva

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