Pardons Canada is a Federal non-profit organization that assists individuals in removing a past criminal offence from public record. We also help individuals obtain U.S. Entry Waivers.
- Over 20 years helping Canadians
- Over 200,000 Pardons/Record Suspensions, U.S. Entry Waivers and File Destructions since 1989
- Over 20 Employees at Head Office
- Canada’s Leading Authority on Pardons, Record Suspensions and File Destruction
- Resource for over 5,400 Government and Community agencies
We are here to help you, so let’s get started:
Getting A Pardon/Record Suspension Removes Obstacles Affecting Your…
Employment
Many employers conduct local and/or federal criminal record searches
before hiring. Discovery of your criminal record will negatively affect
your chances to get a job.
Self-Employment
Before sub-contracting to an individual or to a business, many companies
require criminal record searches for all employees and owners.
Career Advancement
Many companies and organizations have started conducting criminal
record searches for employees who have applied for promotions. You
probably will not get the promotion and may even get fired.
Ability to be Bonded
If it is too expensive for an employer to bond you, because of your criminal record, you will not be hired.
Canadian Immigration (“CIC”)
CIC often rejects applications for refugee status, landed status and
citizenship, and frequently deport people who have criminal records.
Custody of Your Children
Your child custody and visitation rights may be reduced or eliminated because of your criminal record.
Volunteer Work
Criminal record searches are required by law for people wishing to be
volunteers. Most organizations will not permit you to volunteer if you
have a criminal record.
Apartment Rental
Standard rental application forms ask if you have a criminal record. You
may find it difficult to find a place to live if you have a criminal
record.
Educational Opportunities
Many educational programs require criminal record checks.
Peace of Mind
Most people are consciously or sub-consciously distressed by past
criminal records. Removing your criminal record is a large part of
removing the stigma and shame associated with a criminal past.
Getting A Pardon Helps You Avoid…
Discrimination
Discrimination against people with criminal records is, in most cases,
legal. Once a criminal record is removed, discrimination is against
Human Rights legislation.
Future Accusations
People often suffer accusations and have their credibility questioned because of a criminal record.