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The Measureable Benefit Letter

Part of the changes made to the Pardon system following Bill C10, the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill was the…

Bringing the Administration of Justice into Disrepute

Part of the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill was legislation that changed the laws governing pardons in Canada. Among many…

The 5 and 10 year waiting periods

Prior to the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill people convicted of a crime in Canada would have to wait either…

Crossing the border

I’m often amazed at how many people think honesty is the best policy at the US border. So let's be…

Parole Board’s authority to revoke a pardon challenged in Federal Court.

TORONTO -- Revoking a criminal pardon solely on the basis that RCMP have accused a man of plotting to attack…

Federal Pardon Waivers Canada

Apparently this company also goes by the name of Edmonton Pardons, among many others. You may want to read the…

My Canadian Pardon: If someone asks, should I tell?

My Canadian Pardon and My Criminal Record - What Information Can I keep to Myself? A lot of my clients…

Get a Pardon Get a Job

Once of the things I routinely argued during the fight against the Conservative's omnibus crime bill was that a pardon…

Outstanding Fines & Pardon Eligibility

Paying Fines and Getting a Pardon Court-ordered fines and surcharges do not go away, ever. They will always be considered…

Canada Wide Pardons and Waivers – Recently Out of Business

According to one of their former clients Canada Wide Pardons and Waivers is now out of business. Apparently this company…