Author: National Pardon
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New Travel Requirement for the United Kingdom: ETA
The UK has introduced a new travel requirement called the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). This applies to all travelers who can visit the UK without a visa, such as Canadians (see the list of applicable countries below). Starting in April 2025, all visa-free travelers will need an ETA to enter the UK. What is an…
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What Does Stayed Charges Mean? FULL GUIDE
Understanding Stays of Charges in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide When most people think about the Canadian legal system, they picture a courtroom drama where a verdict of “guilty” or “not guilty” is reached. However, there’s another outcome that’s less commonly discussed but equally important: a stay of charges (or stay of proceedings). This legal decision can significantly…
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Demande de Pardon Alcool au Volant / conduite avec facultés affaiblies / Conduite avec plus de 0.08mg d’alcool dans le sang
La majorité d’infractions de conduite – comme par exemple les excès de vitesse ou le tournant illégal – ne sont pas considérées comme étant des dossiers criminels, et donc n’apparaitront pas sur votre casier judiciaire. Cependant, la conduite avec facultés affaiblies est une infraction qui est qualifiée comme étant suffisamment sévère pour justifier une condamnation…
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What is a Prohibition Order & How to Remove it to Cross the USA Border?
Anyone who has a prohibition order under section 109 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) is most likely be inadmissible to the United States of America. The United States has access to all ongoing or lifetime prohibition orders even after the crime that resulted in those orders has been pardoned. A pardon / record…
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What City Has the Highest Crime Rate in Canada?
When people around the world think of Canada, they generally think of a safe country to live in, but that does not mean that it is always safe and there are no crimes. Even with all the stay at home orders in 2020, there were still plenty of crimes. While a Statistics Canada report found…
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What is a Summary Conviction Offence?
In Canada, there are two categories of criminal offences: summary and indictable. Generally speaking, they mainly differ in terms of the severity of the crime and resulting sentence. In this article we will define the term summary conviction and discuss examples of summary conviction offences and their impact on those who are convicted. A summary…
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Are Pardons Still Being Processed During COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the Canadian government’s efficiency in providing services, and pardon applications are no exception. For those living with a criminal record, current times are especially challenging. Finding employment and housing can be a struggle if you have a criminal record, but the pandemic has only added to the problem by…
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Can a Canadian with a DUI Enter the US?
If you’re wondering if you can enter the U.S. if you have a DUI on your record, the short answer is likely yes, provided you obey all customs regulations. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency is generally more lenient regarding DUI charges than the Canadian Border Services Agency when determining an individual’s admissibility. What…
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What Does Bondable Mean in Canada? How Being Bondable Helps You Get Hired
Why Does “Are You Bondable?” Appear On Job Applications? Being bondable is something you’ll see when applying for jobs. In many fields, employers require the people they hire be bondable before they can move ahead with hiring. Knowing if you are bondable matters because this tells any job you are deemed “trustworthy”. Hiring is a…
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How to get an American background check from Canada?
If you are in Canada and require a FBI criminal record background check the process is not as straight forward as conducting a background check through the RCMP. There are several steps you will need to perform in order to obtain your certified FBI background check. Contact a RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency like the National…