Category: Criminal Records
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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 Karla…
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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. It…
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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 out…
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Job Hunting With a Criminal Record
Job Hunting With a Criminal Record? Have you ever struggled to find work? 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’s…
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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 have…
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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.…
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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 require…
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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 require…
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How to Clear Your Criminal Record
National Pardon Centre’s Director, Michael Ashby conveys the easiest and most effective way to clear your criminal record with a Canadian pardon.
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How to Clear Your Criminal Record
National Pardon Centre’s Director, Michael Ashby conveys the easiest and most effective way to clear your criminal record with a Canadian pardon.