Here’s good news to those with a criminal record for possession of marijuana. Thanks to the recent passing of Bill C-93 in line with the ground-breaking Cannabis Act, you’ll have a no-cost, expedited record suspension for such an offence. In the next section, we will discuss the newly passed bill and talk about what it
Canada has stringent rules when it comes to submitting requirements for visa application, whether you’re planning to migrate to or work in Canada. One of the most important requirements you need to submit is a Canadian police record check. If you don’t know what that is, it is also known as an RCMP Criminal Record
Travelling to the beautiful country of Mexico is one thing; getting Denied Entry To Mexico from Canada is another. Imagine heading off to Mexico with your family and friends, only to get stuck at the border and eventually be asked to go back home to Canada. If you have a criminal record, your trip to
Although RCMP members have a certain degree of social authority, that doesn’t mean they can do anything they want, even if it’s supposedly for police business. Even those who are being investigated covertly or overtly have rights under Canadian law and the authorities are required to follow certain rules when an investigation requires them to
A criminal record can make it impossible for you to apply for a mortgage, hold down a job, or travel abroad. Even if you were never convicted of the offence, being charged and detained by the RCMP for any offence, no matter how minor, also constitutes a criminal record. In these cases, you can apply
You may have a shady past, but once you have served your sentence, you deserve a chance to start anew. Through a Pardon or Record Suspension, Canada allows you to go back to the community with your criminal records permanently sealed from public visibility. However, applying for a pardon comes with a cost. Understanding the
Running away from your past mistakes is never easy. Often times, your past catches up to you and affects your future. This is particularly true when you actually have a criminal record because authorities and governments will never forget. Although having a criminal record might seem like something that could cripple you for the rest
The process of applying for a U.S. Entry Waiver can be intimidating and stressful, which is why many tend to put it off until the last minute. However, doing this will increase your risk of being denied entry into the United States, and sabotaging your travel arrangements as a result. This is why it is
If you dream of running a business or working as some type of professional or specialist here in Canada, you’ll need to fulfil certain requirements that can take an awful lot of time to process. If you have a criminal history, this feat will be even harder to pull off. People who have been found
Countries and governments implement laws for the good of the nation. However, some may have done something that is seen as unacceptable in the eyes of the law. They might have gone astray at some point in their lives. Chances are that the ghost of these legal violations, whether individuals have been convicted or have