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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 … Read more »
- GREAT NEWS – WALK IN SERVICES RESTORED
We are happy to announce that the National Pardon Centre is now providing walk-in services. Clients can once again drop by anytime during business hours. An appointment is not required. We are open 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED Since the Covid pandemic began we have done e … Read more »
- 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 that the Cr … Read more »
- 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 th … Read more »
- 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 r … Read more »