Category: Record Suspension
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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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Great News: The Parole Board of Canada is Faster Than Ever!
Since opening our doors in 2002 we have seen simple pardon applications take well over two years to complete. That is after all of the paperwork is done and the file has already been sent to the Parole Board of Canada. Of course back then it was called the National Parole Board but a politician decided,…
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How Long is the Average Waiting Period for a Record Suspension?
Getting a record suspension in Canada is a relatively complex process that is best done with the help of an experienced professional. The first thing you need to know about successfully obtaining a record suspension is that it won’t happen overnight. Even when you’ve got someone who knows the ins and outs of the process…
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Record Suspension User Fee – Consultation Report
The record suspension consultation report has been released. You can view the results here. https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/programs/user-fee-consultation/record-suspension-user-fee-consultation-full-report.html I don’t see anything in it that is terribly surprising. But at least it appears that things are headed in the right direction.
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UPDATE FOR BC AND ONTARIO PARDON APPLICANTS CONVICTED PRIOR TO MARCH 2012
Good news for pardon applicants currently residing in British Columbia and Ontario. The Parole Board of Canada is upholding recent court decisions in those provinces which found retroactive changes to the pardon program under Stephen Harper and the Conservative’s ‘tough on crime’ stance to be unconstitutional. Bill C-10, which came into full effect as of…
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Parole Board Launches Online Consultation on Record Suspensions
Yesterday the Parole Board of Canada launched the public consultation on record suspensions and pardons. Please take a moment to complete the survey and provide your input. In person consultations have, strangely enough, been taking place since September (at least that’s what the website says) but I’ve submitted my request to participate anyway. Please take…
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Testimonial – S.H
Hello, My Name is S.M. I was convicted summarily for 1 count Sexual Interference and one count of possession of child pornography. I have never had any problems with the law before 2010. Long story short of it is that I dated a girl I believed to be of age that I later found out wasn’t…
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Pardon Testimonial
My name is J.C and I have been convicted of several drug charges in the past. My first drug conviction was in 1998 I received an 18 month sentence my second conviction was 2008 were I was charged with 4 indictable offences received 2.5 years run concurrent i received parole never had any violence on my…
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The Tories Were Wrong on Pardons. Let’s Hope the Grits Get it Right.
Shortly after the Liberal Government was elected Ralph Goodale – the New Minister of Public Safety – announced a complete review of the pardon program. It was urgently needed due to the heavy handed changes made under the previous Conservative government. Tough on Crime Costs Everyone The changes that were made to the pardon program…
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Am I inadmissible To Canada? Deportation Following a Criminal Conviction
Visitors and immigrants are just as bound to Canadian law as Canadian citizens. If you are caught engaging in illegal activity you will be arrested, charged and tried in a Canadian court and, if convicted, will most likely face a deportation or removal order. Once this happens returning to Canada can be difficult but there…