Good News (I hope) for Pardons

The pardon system has been in chaos for almost 2 years now. When Bill C23A passed in June 2010, it created a bottleneck at the Parole Board that has been getting worse with every passing day. When C10 was approved in March 2012, it seems to have dramatically improved Parole Board processing times for newRead More

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The RCMP is moving now

GOOD NEWS! With all of the bad news coming out of this blog for the past while I am happy to report that the RCMP is now processing fingerprint searches at a reasonable pace and as a result the backlog is clearing. This is good news for anyone processing a pardon or a waiver becauseRead More

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Kafka would be proud

It’s been confirmed by the Parole Board of Canada that record suspensions and pardons will be processed much faster than in the recent past, provided your application was submitted under the new cost structure that came into effect February 23, 2012. Summed up, if you paid more money you get your pardon faster. If youRead More

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Why is it taking so long?

Not only has the waiting period for eligibility been increased now that Stephen Harper has had his way with Canada’s pardon program but once you are eligible the backlog at the Parole Board of Canada means you will have to wait even longer. Is this fair? No. Did it have to be this way? No.Read More

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How long does it take to get a pardon?

If you are currently eligible for a pardon (or soon will be) the average turn-around time is 12 months. However, in some cases it can be done as quickly as 6 months or less. In cases involving indictable offences or complicated extensive criminal records, it can take up to 24 months or more. Please keep inRead More

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Fingerprinting in Canada

FingerprintingÂ in Canada is the first step in both a pardon and a waiver application and must be completed by all persons making these applications. I am often asked by clients applying for a pardon why it is necessary, seeing as the police took the fingerprints at the time of arrest. There is a difference, ofRead More

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Fingerprinting in Canada

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Pardon crackdown demands more staff, cash and online sleuthing skills

Another article about the changes in the pardon system from the Globe and Mail. It is a worthwhile read but in my opinion it reflects the total lack of common sense following this debate and these legislative changes. For example are we really going to accept the Parole Board employees need social media training? WillRead More

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Pardon me, please

Ex-cons are seeking a lot more pardons these days as criminals try to put their past behind them Reposted from Â www.ottawasun.com By KATHLEEN HARRIS, NATIONAL BUREAU CHIEF The number of ex-cons seeking pardons has doubled as more employers and volunteer groups screen applicants for criminal records. Last year, more than 30,000 people applied for pardons,Read More

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Reposted from thestar.com

There has been talk of criminal background checks becoming part of Canada’s passport application but nothing seemed to be actually happening. I’m still not sure if it is but this article explores a little bit of the issue. There is also talk about pardons being mandatory for those applying for aÂ passport but I believe thereRead More

Good News (I hope) for Pardons

The RCMP is moving now

Kafka would be proud

Why is it taking so long?

How long does it take to get a pardon?

Fingerprinting in Canada

Fingerprinting in Canada

Pardon crackdown demands more staff, cash and online sleuthing skills

Pardon me, please

Reposted from thestar.com

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