Each week we help hundreds of people to obtain Canada Record Suspensions (formerly knows as Pardons) so that the person can move forward in their life without the negative consequences of having a criminal record in Canada.
The experience of getting a criminal record in Canada can be very traumatic and have lasting effects. The thing we hear most is the loss of freedom one has by having a criminal record; the inability to travel and the loss of employment opportunities are perhaps the two biggest roadblocks.
The good news is that once you have been out of trouble for a specific period of time and have served your punishment, you are eligible to apply for a Canada Record Suspension and get your criminal record removed from public scrutiny. This is a huge relief for many people as often the criminal activity was a one-off event in the person’s life during a particular stressful time.
People feel so incredibly relieved once the Canada Record Suspension is approved and they have peace of mind again.
Here is a great example of a person we recently helped to obtain a Canada Record Suspension who can now fully participate in life without the stigma of having a criminal record hanging over their head:
