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Over The Road #1

Over The Road is a series of three articles written for the national trucking publication by the same name. The articles cover the issues surrounding criminal records and the United States border as they relate to Canadians who work in the trucking industry. The other day I was talking to a nice guy about hisRead More

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Top court: Police force violated rights of pardoned job hunter

A lot of people ask me what is the real value of a pardon? Because a pardon does not completely erase your criminal record (a pardon seals the record completely) sometimes people feel that it isn’t necessary. But that isn’t the case. Have a look at the article below because a pardon even outranks aRead More

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Pot: Why not legalize it?

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Why Remove Your Criminal Record?

Why Remove Your Criminal Record? There are many reasons why an individual should have their Criminal Record removed. Below is a list of some of the most common problems associated with a criminal record. Peace of Mind: Individuals can be consciously or unconsciously distressed by their past criminal records. Removing your criminal record will helpRead More

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Can you trust your pardon?

I have been writing articles for a magazine concerned with the trucking industry called Over the Road. You might think truckers are the type to get arrested and that’s why pardons Canada and criminal records apply to them but that would be unfair. The reason truckers are interested in the pardon system more than the averageRead More

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The business of Pardons and Waivers

Running the National Pardon Centre can be tricky business. On the one hand you have people who love the service, understand the service and are grateful for the service the business offers. On the other hand you have people who don’t really understand the service, understand less about pardons and fail to understand that itRead More

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What is a purge and file destruction?

When you are arrested in Canada you always end up with a criminal record but in truth not all criminal records are created equal. A little confusion arises for people who are granted a conditional or absolute discharge from the court, as well as several other cot guilty outcomes. A discharge is about half wayRead More

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What do I have on my criminal record?

When it comes to fielding questions about the pardon and waiver process I get a lot of the same, over and over. One of the common questions I count on being asked on a daily basis is â€œwhat do I have on my criminal recordâ€? The answer is simple and always the same. Your criminalRead More

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Introduction to Non-Criminal Fingerprinting

Since this blog is all about Canada pardons and US entry waivers sooner or later I was going to have to address fingerprinting. When I tell people I need their fingerprints often I am told to go and retrieve the ones that are on file with the police. This seems somewhat reasonable as I dealRead More

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Hiring an Agency vs. Applying for a Pardon Yourself

One of the most common questions I am asked is: “why should I pay an agency to apply for a pardon for me when I can do it myself?” To be perfectly honest, there are pros and cons associated with either option, and the choice is ultimately a personal one. But as with all decisions,Read More

Over The Road #1

Top court: Police force violated rights of pardoned job hunter

Pot: Why not legalize it?

Why Remove Your Criminal Record?

Can you trust your pardon?

The business of Pardons and Waivers

What is a purge and file destruction?

What do I have on my criminal record?

Introduction to Non-Criminal Fingerprinting

Hiring an Agency vs. Applying for a Pardon Yourself

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