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- Category: Announcements
- PAC Announces Important Changes to U.S. Waiver Application Filing Fee & Submission
- Travelers Requiring a Waiver to Enter U.S. “Shocked” by 88% Increase in Filing Fee, Says Pardon CEO
- PAC Announces Return of On Demand File Updates
- PAC Announces April 2023 Updates & Improvements
- PAC Announces Changes to Existing Applicant Phone Support
- Interest in Pardons “intense” since government filing fee reduction, says Pardon CEO
- Government of Canada Reduces Filing Fee for Pardon (Record Suspension) Submissions
- Covid and the U.S. Border – Here’s What You Need to Know
- PAC Temporarily Suspends U.S. Waiver Application Completion Due to Border Closure
- PAC Updates Privacy Policy
- COVID-19 Pardon Applications of Canada Update
- Ottawa Head Office Address Change
- Criminal record “sneaks up” on middle-age Canadians
- Trusted Pardons Business Closure
- Potential Canada Post Service Disruption
- Distracted Driving: Should it Be a Criminal Offence?
- Even President Obama Says Drug Use Shouldn’t be a Criminal Problem
- New Law Gets a 90-Year-Old Man Arrested for Feeding the Homeless
- Brandon ‘Tiny Doo’ Duncan – Artist or Criminal?
- Three Predictions for Criminal Record Checks and Pardon Applications in 2015
- Canadians denied access into U.S. caught by surprise due to tighter border security
- Labour-Day weekend travellers to U.S. with criminal record should “expect problems”, warns Ottawa firm
- Long-weekend travellers to U.S. with criminal record should “expect problems”, warns Ottawa firm
- Pardon deadline a “fabrication”, says Ottawa firm
- Criminal record suspension offers more than fresh start for Canadians
- Category: Articles
- Clearing Your Criminal Record Starts by Understanding Record Suspension in Canada
- Fingerprints 101 – Process Updates, Policy Changes and What this Means for You
- Obtaining A Passport With A Criminal Record
- How Long Do Police Keep Fingerprints On Record
- Can I travel to the US with a DUI?
- Pardon & Record Suspension Application: Avoid These 7 Mistakes
- Changes in U.S Visa Waiver Program Will Affect Some International Travellers
- What Is A Summary Conviction Offence?
- Pardons Canada – What Is A Summary Offence?
- The Importance of a Record Suspension for a Clean Profile
- Why a US Waiver is Needed For Some Travelers To Enter The United States
- Does a Criminal Record Expire?
- Can I Get a Pardon For Free?
- Does shoplifting stay on your record?
- If Your Charges Are Dropped, Do You Still Have A Criminal Record?
- Interview: Pardon Applications of Canada CEO Chris Ketko
- Why You Might Not be Qualified for a Canadian Pardon
- Thousands of Canadians Still Marginalized by Simple Marijuana Convictions
- Has Justin Trudeau Been Tough on Crime?
- Why is the U.S. Revoking So Many Nexus Cards for Canadians?
- Individuals with a Criminal Record in Canada Struggle to Find Jobs During Pandemic
- What’s the Difference Between a Conditional and Absolute Discharge in Canada?
- Why Accreditation & Verified Reviews Are Critical to Choosing the Right Pardon Service
- The Poverty-Crime Connection: A Case for Reducing the Government Filing Fee for Pardons/Record Suspensions
- What Is the Difference Between Summary and Indictable Offences in Canada?
- Why the United States Cares About Your Canadian Criminal Record?
- Where is Canada’s Most Dangerous City?
- The Parole Board of Canada: History, Key Functions, and Recent Developments
- Are Pardons Still Being Processed During COVID-19?
- How Pardons are Different Around the World
- How Pardons Benefit Society in Canada
- The Importance of Record Suspensions in Criminal Rehabilitation
- Crime, Punishment, Compassion: The Disproportionate Impact of Canada’s Criminal Justice System on Black and Indigenous Communities
- Working From Home? You May Still Need A Pardon
- The Most Common Criminal Offence in Canada
- Should Violent or Sexual Offenders Be Granted Record Suspensions?
- What Is A Cannabis Record Suspension?
- 7 Benefits of a Pardon and How It Can Change Your Life
- Why Finding a Job with a Criminal Record is Such a Challenge in Canada?
- Criminal Record Discrimination by Employers and How a Pardon Can Help
- Life After Being Granted a Record Suspension
- Has COVID-19 Affected Crime Rates In Canada?
- Can a Pardon Offer a Better Future?
- Is Crime Increasing or Decreasing in Canada?
- 3 Common Mistakes When Applying for a Record Suspension
- Are Sexual and Violent Offenders Slipping Through the Cracks?
- A Brief History of the Criminal Records Act in Canada
- How a Pardon Helps You Actually Get Hired
- Can Pardons Be Revoked in Canada?
- 5 Ways a Criminal Record Could Devastate Your Life
- Applying for a Canadian Pardon? 3 Recent Changes You Should Know
- Why Obtaining a Pardon in Canada is So Important
- 3 Surprising Things About the Pardon Process In Canada
- 3 Important Benefits of a Canadian Pardon
- Pardon (Record Suspension) Filing Fee Increase
- What the New Bill C-93 Means for Pardons
- Your Phone Does Not Belong to You at the U.S. Border
- Landlords Modify Tenant Leases in Advance of Marijuana Legalization
- Update on Canada’s Marijuana Legislation
- Muhammad Ali Doesn’t Need a Pardon — But You Might
- Possible Fee Increase for Ottawa Volunteer Background Checks
- The Impact of Canada’s Marijuana Legalization on U.S. Border Entry
- How to Handle a Background Check with a Criminal Record
- How a Pardon Can Help You
- British Columbia’s Preparations for Marijuana Legalization
- RCMP Against Changes to the Criminal Background Checks System
- Pardoning Marijuana Possession
- 7 Myths About Crossing Over to the U.S. with a Criminal Record
- Saving Money During the Pardon Application Process
- How to Get a Pardon in Canada
- How Long Does it Take to Get a US Waiver
- Pardon FAQ: What You Need to Know About Record Suspensions
- Canadian Record Suspension Reviews: What You Need to Know
- Discover Where Can You Travel With A Criminal Record From Canada?
- How to Travel to the US with a Criminal Record
- US Entry Waiver 101: How to Travel to the US with a Criminal Record
- How Long a Pardon Really Takes to Obtain in Canada
- Lawyers May Overcharge for Your Pardon and Refer the Work
- Why a Pardon Application is More Than Just Filling Out Forms
- Exploring Pardon Eligibility for Permanent Residents in Canada
- How Pending Marijuana Legislation Could Affect Possession Convictions
- The Legal Process Behind a Pardon Application in Canada
- Are Pardons Good for Society in Canada?
- How Getting a Pardon for Your DUI Improves Your Life
- Does US Border Patrol Recognize Canadian Pardons?
- What’s the Difference Between a Pardon in Canada Compared to the U.S.?
- What Donald Trump Might Mean for Canadians with a Criminal Record
- The Difference Between Criminal Convictions & Non-Convictions
- What Justin Trudeau Might Be Thinking About Pardons
- Does a Pardon Help You Enter the US?
- Will a Pardon Help You Travel to Mexico?
- Traveling to Popular Vacation Destinations with a Criminal Record
- Criminal Background Checks and Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFORs)
- Obtaining NEXUS with a Criminal Record
- How a Criminal Record Can Prevent You from Traveling
- Recent Changes in Criminal Pardons Legislation
- How a Pardon can help with Obtaining a Professional License or Permit
- How a Criminal Record can Affect Getting an Education
- Getting a Pardon for a DUI
- Steps to Ensure a Successful U.S. Entry Waiver
- Record Suspension (Pardon) Changes Incoming?
- Being Self-Employed with a Criminal Record
- Which Careers Require a Criminal Record Search?
- Can a Pardon / Record Suspension Help with Deportation Orders?
- How Do Criminal Records Impact Work Authorizations in Canada?
- A Guide to Completing the Canadian Pardon Measurable Benefit Form
- Criminal Records and Temporary Resident Permits
- Coaching a Sports Team with a Criminal Record
- Can a Non-Conviction Record Affect an Immigration Application?
- Will a Criminal Record Affect Permanent Residence Status?
- I Have a Pardon, Why Do I Need a U.S. Entry Waiver
- Getting a Pardon with a Sexual Offence Conviction
- What is the difference between a pardon/record suspension and a file destruction/purge?
- Canadian Pardon Applications and Military Charges
- Will Withdrawn, Dismissed, Stayed or Acquitted Charges Show Up in a Criminal Record Search?
- 3 Reasons to Retain a Firm to Complete your U.S. Entry Waiver Application
- What Happens if My Pardon Application is Denied?
- How Does a Criminal Background Check Affect Adopting or Fostering a Child?
- Can You Start the Pardon Application Process Before Being Eligible?
- Is a Criminal Record Check Required to Become a Volunteer?
- Why You Don’t Need A Lawyer To Apply For A Pardon
- Will My Criminal Record Affect My Ability to Buy a Home?
- What Does the U.S. Know About Your Criminal Record?
- Can I Lose Custody of my Child Because of my Criminal Record?
- 3 Things You May Not Know about a U.S. Entry Waiver
- How Will My Criminal Record Affect My Refugee Status?
- History of the U.S Entry Waivers and The Department of Homeland Security of the United States
- Do I Need a Pardon or Record Suspension for My Young Offender Convictions?
- A History of Pardons in Canada
- What Will a Criminal Record Search Reveal Once a Record Suspension has been Granted?
- Can You be Refused a Pardon?
- Lowering pardon fees only part of the solution for Trudeau government
- 3 Reasons to Retain a Credible Pardon Firm
- What Offences Are Ineligible for a Pardon?
- Sorting Through The Clutter: How Do I Find The Right Pardon/U.S. Waiver Firm?
- When Can the Police Legally Enter Your Home?
- 5 Popular U.S. Shopping Destination For A Long Weekend Getaway
- Changes to Canadian Laws Regarding House Arrest and Self-Defence
- I Wasn’t Turned Away from the U.S Border Last Time – Why Now?
- Recent Changes to Criminal Law Regarding Marijuana
- How Does a Youth Record Affect a Criminal Background Check?
- Police Costs Continue to Soar Despite Falling Crime Rates
- How Long Does It Take to Get a Pardon?
- 3 Things to Do Before Starting Your Pardon
- What Is the Fastest Way to Get A Pardon?
- 4 Surprising Ways Your Criminal Record Can Affect You
- How to Get a Police Record Check from Outside Canada
- How To Become Bondable In Canada
- How to Get a Canadian Pardon After You Have Been Deported
- The 10 Most Common Criminal Charges in Canada
- US Entry Waivers: What You Need to Know
- 5 Reasons to Pardon your Criminal Record
- Criminal Records and Obtaining Canadian Citizenship
- 3 Risks to Trying Your Pardon Application on Your Own
- What You Need to Know About Canadian Young Offender Laws
- 3 Awesome Things You Can Do After You’re Pardoned
- Absolute or Conditional Discharges: What You Need to Know
- 10 Ways to Know You’ve Chosen a Credible Pardon Firm
- Do Dropped or Dismissed Charges Appear on Criminal Background Checks?
- Upgraded Canadian Border Crossings – What Does This Mean For Travelers?
- Mental Health and Non-Criminal Information in Background Checks
- Could A New Government Mean Another Term For Sapers?
- Some Proposed Changes to Canadian Criminal Law in 2016
- Canadians With A Criminal Record May Be Surprised By U.S. Border Restrictions
- A Comparison of Gun Laws in the US and Canada
- New Stricter Gun Policies In Canada
- A Review of Changes to Canadian Criminal Law in 2015
- Volunteering With A Criminal Record
- Penalties for Firearm Offences in Canada
- Criminal Records And The Legalization Of Marijuana
- The Cost of Crime in Canada
- Police Background Checks: Recent changes to Legislation
- A Record Suspension/Pardon: Who Can Apply
- Have Mandatory Minimums Worked?
- Trudeau’s Move To Change Solitary Confinement In Canada
- Can I Travel Abroad for Business with a Criminal Record?
- A Police Force With No Guns
- Canadian Trends in Juvenile Crime
- A Canada And United States With No Borders
- Liberal Government to Review Mandatory Minimums
- Why Crime Has Been Decreasing Since 1990’s
- Experts Say Provincial Policy is to Blame for Record Incarceration Rate in Manitoba
- How Impaired Driving Can Impact Your Life
- How Will the New Liberal Government Affect Canada’s “Tough on Crime” Policy?
- Justin Trudeau’s Reform to Crime in Canada
- The New Government Faces Challenge with Background Check Measures
- Employment Opportunities That Target Individuals With A Record
- Legislation That Affects Pardon Applications
- The Changing Marijuana Laws In Canada
- Is the Rate of Canadian Pardons Increasing or Decreasing?
- PART 3: How The Internet Has Changed Sexting
- The Nature of Canadian Crime: Our Nation’s Most Common Infractions
- PART 2 – The Online Black Market
- Is Crime in Canada Increasing?
- PART 1 – How The Internet Has Changed Crime In Canada: A Series
- Which Offences Will Prevent Me from Traveling?
- Will My Criminal Record Stop Me From Renting?
- Can I Buy a Home with a Criminal Record?
- The Cities With The Highest Crime Rates In Canada
- How Do Our Political Leaders See Crime In Canada?
- Local Police Record Checks: What You Need To Know
- Some Common Misconceptions about Having a Criminal Record
- Canadian Offenders: Who Are They?
- Canada’s Most Dangerous Cities
- The Growing Offender Population: Women
- Surprising Canadian Drug Statistics
- A Profile Of Canadian Victims of Crime
- Common Professions That Require Background Checks
- 10 Roadblocks When Living With A Criminal Record
- The Top 3 Reasons for Being Refused Entry into Canada
- 5 of the Most Controversial Canadian Laws
- When pardoned (record suspended) documents are released: who is accountable?
- A Breakdown of the History Behind Pardons in Canada
- What Are My Chances of Being Pardoned?
- Employers access to your record: What are your rights?
- The Benefits of a Pardon
- Summer Travel and the New Canadian and U.S. Border Agreement
- Get a Pardon, and Get on With Your Life
- Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Record Checks
- The Conservative Government and the Tough-On-Crime Initiative to Date
- Crime Rates Decreasing While Crime Costs Are on the Rise
- Travelling with Peace of Mind – What’s NEXUS and how does it Work?
- Top 5 U.S Summer Road Trips
- Youth Offences and Criminal Records
- The 411 on Non-Criminal Convictions – What You Need to Know
- More Tough-On-Crime Legislation from Harper Government
- Correctional Investigator, Howard Sapers, fired after 11 years as Prison Watchdog
- 3 Myths About U.S. Waivers
- 3 Myths About Canadian Pardons
- 4 Things to Know About Obtaining a U.S. Entry Waiver for Safe Travel
- Bill C-51: How Will Canadians Be Affected
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 9: Completing Your Pardon Application
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 8: Circumstances of Your Convictions
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 7: Reformation of Character
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 6: Proving Measurable Benefits
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 5: Local Police Records
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 4: Courts
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 3: Fingerprinting
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 2: Am I Eligible for a Pardon?
- Breaking Down the Pardon Process, Part 1: What is a Pardon?
- Reviewing Bill C-10 3 Years Later
- How Does the Parole Board of Canada’s Backlog of Pardon Applications Affect You?
- Video Helps ‘Superman’ Avoid a Jail Sentence – and a Criminal Record
- 5 Reasons Why Canadian Parents Should Support the Legalization of Pot
- Should We Draw the Line on How Much Personal Information Governments Collect?
- Is Canada’s Justice System Failing Canadians?
- Countries Clamour to Get Into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program
- Ontario to Legislate What Information Can Be Disclosed in Criminal Background Checks
- Fingerprinting for Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Checks is not What You Think
- Quebec Taxi Drivers are the Latest to Face Mandatory Background Checks
- How a Criminal Record Affected the Career & Life of Quincy Butler
- ‘Tis the Season to Get a Criminal Record
- Cost of Justice Climbs as Crime Rates Fall
- Criminal Record Suspensions – Just the Facts Part Two – The What and Who
- Criminal Record Suspensions – Just the Facts Part One – A Brief History
- Ban the Box – Ten Years Trying to Eliminate the ‘Criminal Record’ Question
- Does Jamaica Show Us the Way in its Treatment of Criminal Record Holders?
- Arrested at the Border – What Were They Thinking?
- Why Mike Tyson was Allowed to Enter Canada
- Border Security – Canadian TV Show Reveals the Difficulty of Travelling with a Criminal Record
- Are Criminal Record Checks Becoming too Costly and Invasive?
- Could Distracted Driving Become a Criminal Offence?
- Canada’s Litany of White Collar Criminals
- Understanding Your Criminal Record
- What if Cigarette Purchases Were Banned in Canada?
- Thrown Out of Court – When Defendants Exhale
- Toronto the “Good” or Toronto the “Hood”?
- Life After OxyContin: Exploring Drug Liberalization in Canada
- And the City with the Lowest Crime Rate in Canada is…
- 6 Infamous Canadian Serial Killers: Where Are They Now?
- Canadians Becoming More Vulnerable to Cybercrime
- Top Cop Bill Blair’s Ousting Sparks Debate Over Cost of Policing
- Sharia Law in Ontario: Separating Myth from Fact
- Why is Canada’s Crime Rate Falling?
- From the Clumsy Crooks File: What Were They Thinking?
- Report: Canada’s Bail System Costing Money & Imprisoning Innocent
- Does Violence in Media Cause Violent Crime?
- Bill C-32: Harmful to Victims AND Offenders?
- Impaired Driving in Canada: The Real Numbers
- Clogged Courts Interfere With the Delivery of Justice in Canada
- Is Canada Over-Policed?
- 2 Divergent Reports about the Status of Crime in Canada
- Increased Cost of Pardons a Disservice to Canadians
- Have a Fun & Successful Vacation – Regardless of Your Criminal Record
- What’s Changed Since the Prince of Pot Last Saw Freedom?
- The Godfather? More Like The “Gone-father”…
- How Bill C-24 Could Have Revoked Nelson Mandela’s Honourary Canadian Citizenship
- Can I Still Get a Pardon?
- Bill C-36: Examining the Sex Trade Workers Debate
- 8 Great Canadian Prison Escapes
- Ontario Police Force Turns ‘Tweet-a-thon’ Into Search for Obscure Canadian Laws
- Is Distracted Driving the New Drunk Driving?
- Prisoner First… Patient Second
- The History & Origin of Organized Crime in Canada (and Abroad)
- Why Free Market Utopians are Wrong About the Sex Trade in Canada
- Getting Into Canada with a Criminal Record
- Digital Privacy – is Bill S-4 the Answer?
- Hudak, the OPPA, and the Politics of Policing
- Constitutional Questions Arise After Criminal Pardon Revoked
- Bill C-10: “Unwise, Unjust and Unconstitutional”
- Why Does Canada Support “Tough on Crime” Legislation?
- What Happens When You’re Convicted of Impaired Driving?
- Jail’s Fastest Growing Tenant: Women
- A History of Common and Civil Law in Canada
- Does Canada’s Penal System Serve its Purpose?
- Did Parliament Miss the Message on Criminal Code Changes to Prostitution Laws?
- The Employment Barriers of a Criminal Record
- 5 Surprising Celebrity Criminal Record Holders
- Who is Really in our Canadian Jails?
- What the Trailer Park Boys Can Teach us About Marijuana Legalization
- Do HIV Disclosure Laws in Canada Work?
- Should the ‘Criminal Convictions’ Question Be Removed from Job Application Forms?
- Does Gun Control Reduce Violent Crime?
- Why Are Crime Films So Popular?
- Top 10 Questions and Answers About a Canadian Pardon
- Should Rob Ford have a criminal record?
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FAQ
- Is a landlord required to disclose a tenant's prior criminal record to other tenants who share common areas with them?
- Can I Apply for a Pardon Only, and Add the Waiver Down the Road?
- How Is the Payment Process Conducted?
- If I Fail to Report to a Designated E-safe Port of Entry Within 45 Days, What Will Happen to My Application?
- What Is the Policy on Fee Waivers and Refunds?
- How Do You Request a Waiver or a Cancellation of Taxes?
- Can Penalties And/or Interest Be Canceled or Waived?
- Would E-safe Be Willing to Accept Payments Made Online?
- Where Can I Acquire Further Details Regarding E-safe?
- What Is the Process for Updating My Email Address?
- What Is the Process for Receiving My Approved Waiver?
- If I Already Possess a Valid Waiver, Is It Necessary for Me to Request and Receive a New Waiver via E-safe?
- Is It Possible for Someone to Request a Waiver on My Behalf?
- What do Form I-192 and Form I-212 refer to?
- Who can apply for an e-SAFE waiver?
- What is E-Safe?
- Where in the Country Does a USA Waiver Allow Me to Travel?
- What should I know about getting into the US as a first nations citizen?
- How Can I enter the US from Canada as a Non-Canadian?
- Can I Lose My Admissibility by Falsely Claiming Citizenship?
- Can I be denied entry into the US if left the country to avoid serving in the Military?
- What I need to know about the E-safe waiver
- All You Need to Know About the U.S. Waiver in Canada
- What are some other less common situations where you can be denied entry to the states?
- What are crimes of moral turpitude?
- How Often Can I Use My US Entry Waiver?
- What is Inadmissibility?
- United States Entry Waiver
- How Much Does it Cost to Get a Criminal Record Suspension?
- Can I Apply for a Criminal Record Suspension By Myself in Canada?
- How Long Does it Take to Get a Criminal Record Suspension?
- What is a Criminal Record Suspension?
- Does Pardon Applications of Canada Have Real Reviews?
- How Do I Start My Pardon with PAC?
- Is Pardon Applications of Canada Accredited with the BBB?
- How Much Does it Cost to Renew My Existing Waiver?
- How Often Can I Cross the Border Once I Get My Waiver?
- Do I Need a Pardon for a Youth Criminal Record?
- Can't the Government Complete My Pardon?
- Which of My Convictions will be Pardoned?
- If I've Never Entered the U.S. before, Should I Get a Pardon First?
- Is Pardon Applications of Canada Good Value?
- Is Pardon Applications of Canada Legitimate?
- Why Should I Choose Pardon Applications of Canada?
- Is Pardon Applications of Canada the Government?
- Who is Pardon Applications of Canada?
- Can I Apply for a U.S. Waiver if I’m Not a Canadian Citizen?
- Are There Any Criminal Offences That Do Not Require a Waiver Before Travel to the U.S.?
- What if I Have a Layover in the U.S. on My Way to Another Country?
- I’ve Crossed the U.S. Border Before with My Record. Do I Need a Waiver?
- Should I Get a Lawyer to do My U.S. Waiver Application?
- Can I Attempt to Complete My Own U.S. Waiver Application?
- How Long Will it Take to Get a U.S. Waiver?
- How Long is My U.S Entry Waiver Valid For?
- Does the U.S. Know About My Criminal Record?
- Why Must I Get a Waiver to Travel to the U.S.?
- What is a U.S. Entry Waiver?
- Is it True That Soon Pardons Will No Longer Be Offered?
- Once Approved, Can I Lose my Canadian Pardon?
- Can You Guarantee My Pardon Will be Approved?
- Will a Pardon Guarantee My Travel Freedom to the U.S.?
- Should I Use a Lawyer to Apply for a Pardon?
- Can I Attempt My Own Pardon Application?
- How Long Will it Take to Get a Pardon?
- What’s the Total Cost to Obtain a Canadian Pardon?
- What are the Benefits of a Canadian Pardon?
- What is a Pardon in Canada?
