in Criminal Records, Pardon

Good People Get Criminal Records Too

Whenever I explain my work to someone, I am often met with wide eyes and questions about what it is like to deal with criminals all day long. Â I can’t help but laugh at this type of response as it shows how sensationalized the pardon issue has become. The media latches onto stories about KarlaRead More

in Criminal Records, Pardon

Discharges – Conditional and Absolute

Discharges – Conditional or Absolute There seems to be some confusion for a lot of people as to what a discharge is exactly. A discharge is a finding of guilt but is not the same as a conviction in that it only stays on a person’s criminal record for a certain period of time. ItRead More

in Criminal Records

Careful Who You Trust!

I’ve been going through some older blog posts recently and I discovered the problem of less than reputable pardon and waivers services has actually been going on a lot longer than I remember. So for the sake of nostalgia I decided to resurrect this old post. For the record I haven’t heard a word outRead More

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Job Hunting With a Criminal Record

Job Hunting With a Criminal Record? Have you ever struggled to find work?Â I have and it’s not fun. It’s one of the most frustrating things I remember doing. But I only struggled when I was younger and unskilled, undisciplined and unlikely to stick around for very long. Employers recognize that in young people and it’sRead More

in Criminal Records, Pardon, US Waiver Information

Do I Need A Pardon To Get A Passport?

Passports and Criminal Records The Canadian Passport Office evaluates eligibility for a passport on a case by case basis. At present a criminal record is not sufficient cause to refuse an applicant from receiving a passport. Rumours have circulated for years that this will be changed. However, to date we at National Pardon Centre haveRead More

in Criminal Records

Finding A Job With A Criminal Record

Finding a job with a criminal record is an uphill battle. More and more employers are requiring background checks making the hunt even harder than before. When a good job offer finally comes your way you want to be sure that nothing stands between you and getting your career on track. We’ve all made mistakes.Read More

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Do I Need a Pardon to Remove My Criminal Record?

Two of the most common questions we are asked at the National Pardon Centre are do I have a criminal record and/or do I need a pardon? If you have been to court you have a criminal record and you are most likely in need of a pardon. Depending on the outcome you may requireRead More