Those who have a criminal record often mistakenly assume that because they were previously issued a Canadian pardon (record suspension) or because they were able to enter the US successfully in the past that they’ll simply be waived through the U.S. border – no questions asked. That is definitely not the case! While getting a pardon is […]
All of us at the National Pardon Centre would like to wish everyone a safe and happy new years eve celebration. The simplest way to do that is to not drink and drive. I assure you the simplest say to start 2015 on the right note is to make sure you do not get arrested […]
This past year left Montrealers feeling uneasy after several reports on the sexual harassment and assault of women taking cabs alone were circulated in the media. Shockingly, police disclosed that in 2014 there were 17 reports of attacks in the city of Montreal alone. The high number of cases pushed the transport ministry to take […]
The majority of clients who come to see us at the National Pardon Centre require a Record Suspension to remove convictions appearing on their Criminal Record. Anytime someone is convicted in Court for an offence under the Criminal Code, he or she is allocated a unique number which is assigned to their Criminal Record and […]
Dans notre monde actuel, la certification d’empreinte digitale est une procédure nécessaire pour de nombreux d’entre nous. Que ce soit pour traverser une frontière, obtenir un statut de résident permanent, trouver un emploi, faire du bénévolat dans la communauté ou adopter un enfant, l’augmentation des problèmes de sécurité entraîne aujourd’hui une augmentation dans la demande […]
In today’s world, fingerprint certification is a necessary procedure for many individuals. Whether it is to cross the border, become a permanent resident, find employment, volunteer in the community or process a child adoption, increased security concerns are leading to increased demand for fingerprinting certification. In Canada, fingerprinting certification is a process to check your […]
Have you ever thought finding a job was impossible? Most of us have at one time or another. But imagine looking for work with a criminal record holding you back? Then imagine knowing that Canadian law says you’re eligible to have that criminal record removed and that it should have been done years ago. Now […]
When you travel to the United States from Canada you clear customs at the airport you depart from, rather than the airport you arrive in. In other words, you need to clear customs before you even get the plane or – obviously – leave the country. It probably seems obvious to most of you but […]
In Canada, details of an individual’s criminal record are stored on a central database known as the Canadian Police Information Center, or “CPIC.” The database is maintained by the RCMP and is considered to be the chief source of information about criminal records in Canada. The CPIC database contains information on all persons who are […]
Please note that a pardon and a record suspension are the same thing. It is only the name and some specifics of the program that are different. The pardon program was changed to record suspension following the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill C-10. Contrary to what you may have a heard a record suspension does […]
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