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One of the most important things in the life of any Canadian is getting a good job in line with their personal proficiencies, skills, and interests, and then getting paid enough to survive life in our modern society. For most Canadians, this is simply a matter of doing whatever it takes to get the skills…
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Decades ago, it used to be quite easy to cross the US / Canadian border. Anybody with a criminal record has always found it difficult though, and these days it can be nearly impossible. In this article, we will examine which criminal records prevent travel to the US. There are some criminal offences, like impaired…
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A criminal record can prevent you from doing a number of things and stop you from leading the life you want. The stigma associated with a troubled past can follow you around forever, straining personal relationships and making professional connections difficult. Somewhat counterintuitively, a criminal record can even prevent you from being an upstanding citizen…
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The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) which is the national agency responsible for granting and revoking Record Suspensions is currently experiencing a backlog of Record Suspension applications. This is due to changes made to the Criminal Records Act (CRA) in 2010. The amendments essentially make the paperwork required by the PBC more complicated and time-consuming.…
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In the past, if you ended up on the wrong side of the law in Canada and wanted to get your life back on track, the ultimate goal would be a Pardon. Your record would be sealed; you were forgiven for your transgression, and you were integrated back into society as a law-abiding citizen. Today,…
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When applying for a Record Suspension, you’re asked to fill out a Measurable Benefit and Sustained Rehabilitation Form. This is essentially asking you how you believe your life and the lives of those around you will be improved by receiving a Record Suspension, and how you plan to use the Record Suspension to continue your…
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A record suspension is a process through which a person convicted of a criminal offence, who has completed their sentence and demonstrated their ability to act as a law-abiding citizen, can have their criminal record kept separate from other records. As part of this process, all information pertaining to the person’s conviction is removed from…
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The following article provides answers to common questions regarding obtaining a criminal record suspension, as well as the options available for accessing record suspension services in Toronto area. Why Should I Apply For a Record Suspension? A record suspension can help you to gain suitable employment, to access education and to more easily reintegrate into…
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www.canadarecordsuspensions.org We have received many emails and calls regarding an article about a man who was denied entry to the US for a pot charge over 24 years ago. The Americans will deny entry to anyone who has a criminal record, especially drug related, no matter how small and how old the conviction is. People…
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www.canadarecordsuspensions.org Are you bondable with Criminal Record? Unfortunately, the answer is No! There are many companies in Canada that require their employees to be bondable in order to be employed. If you have a criminal record you may not be bondable so you will not be able to get work. Once a criminal record suspension…
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By removing criminal records, we help lift the stigma and shame associated with a criminal past and give people a second chance
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