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Record Suspensions Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for Employment Purposes

In Canada every employer is currently doing criminal background checks before hiring employees or even for promotions within companies. A criminal record will stay forever until you apply for a Canada Record Suspension. Once the Record Suspension is granted then the criminal record is sealed from public viewing.  This is particularly important if you are…

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Travel to the US with a Criminal Record

Many people who have a criminal record or who were charged for a criminal offence are concerned about the implications of traveling to the US. The Americans can turn you away at the US border and deny you entry to the US due to your criminal record.  They commonly do criminal checks at the border…

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Criminal Record Suspension Canada

Everyone will make a mistake from time to time, and when your mistake leads to a criminal record, it may seem like your mistake stays with you forever. You may wonder what options you have for correcting the issue. In Canada, a criminal record may interfere with your ability to volunteer, and it may make…

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Who is Eligible for Record Suspension Services

For many people, making one poor choice that results in a criminal conviction can have them feeling as if they will be punished forever. Whether it is traveling abroad, wanting to participate in community activities as a volunteer or coach or applying for a job, a criminal record can often be an obstacle that many…

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What Does a Record Suspension Look Like?

Each day we receive hundreds of emails and phone calls from people who require the removal of a criminal record by way of Record Suspension (formerly known as Pardon).  People require the criminal record to be removed in order to gain employment, volunteer, immigration purposes and traveling to the US. The good news is that…

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Record Suspension Fees When Removing a Criminal Record

If you have a criminal record you have the right as a Canadian citizen to obtain a Canada Record Suspension (formerly called a Pardon). The process to obtain a Canada Record Suspension is complicated and lengthy. First off, you will need to be out of trouble for a prescribed time depending on the offence and…

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The Record Suspension Application Process

Applying for a Canada Record Suspension or Pardon can be complicated and time consuming.  In March of 2012 the Canadian government changed the rules surrounding record suspension(previously known as pardons) making the process and eligibility dates considerably longer. The process for getting a Record Suspension application is a 10 step process which includes collecting rcmp,…

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Removing a Criminal Record to Be Safe for Employment

Every employer in Canada is currently doing a criminal background check for new employees and even for existing employees who seek promotion. This can be a huge impediment to getting a job if you have an old criminal record that has not yet been pardoned or received a record suspension. We receive hundreds of emails…

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Removing Your Criminal Record in Canada for Assault

The most common criminal conviction in Canada is assault.  Life can be stressful, and people can lash out and fight in a moment of anger and before they know it the police have been called and are charging for assault. There are a number of assault convictions, the most common being domestic assault.  This conviction…

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