Everybody Makes Mistakes

On the Heels of the Toronto Trade Show

Except for a footwear malfunction, the trade show went splendidly.

Pardons and waivers can be a sensitive topic, especially when dealing with travel, or instances where a client may have to cross the border. That is why we are more than happy to provide travel agents with discreet and informative material that can help them with clients who have records, and even offer them a chance to make a commission as well. However, little did we know that our booth would be sensitive as well, and we suffered a few holes in the floor from the high heel shoes! Egads! Next time, sorry, no high heels.

The T.O. down-low.

We went to a trade show in Toronto at the end of March. It was a good opportunity for us to hear some of your stories. It always amazes us how many people do not understand their full rights regarding pardons and waivers.

The Canadian Government Has Pardons For A Reason

Canada is strongly opposed to discrimination. If you have served your sentence, done your community service and/or paid your fines, and three or more years have passed in which you’ve shown good behaviour, then chances are, you are eligible for a pardon.

Your record won’t go away on its own, but with the help of proven professionals, we can help you remove it as discreetly as possible.

Call us today at 1 8 NOW PARDON for more information.

Criminal Records Are So Last Year

With background checks more prominent than ever, employment becoming scarcer and money woes at every turn, it’s little wonder Canadians are applying for pardons in record numbers.

In 2007, nearly 25,000 people applied for pardons. That is nearly 50% more per annum than a few years ago.

Part of this can be attributed to greater awareness of the possibility of pardon in the first place. Part of this is surely stemming from PSC’s own ad campaigns that a criminal record will not go away. A record will follow you for life.

Pardons prevent customs and the police from accessing your files. They keep your information hidden from potential employers, or even your boss doing a spot check at work.

With more and more people in Canada knowing about the benefits of pardons, and the concept of forgiveness a part of our everyday vernacular, it is only a matter of time before the lingering stigma of a record is removed as well.


Change You Can Be Free In

The recent visit from US President Obama hinted that there could be changes in the works regarding the restrictions at the US and Canadian border.

Right now, $1.5 billion in goods cross the border every day. This requires a lot of people, and takes a lot of jobs. The ‘thickened’ security since 9/11 has made transport even more difficult between the two major trading partners.

Obama stated that he plans to take action to address such “bottlenecks.”

One concern is the rigid stance taken towards Canadians with past indiscretions. Currently, most Canadians with criminal records are not welcome into the United States without an Entry Waiver. And Canadian Pardons are not recognized whatsoever. However, Obama’s visit might shed new light on laws that keep 11% of the Canadian population (those with records) from entering their country without let or hindrance.

If you have a record, and you plan to travel to the United States, it is imperative that you get that record removed before crossing the border. If the USA is aware of your record, Pardon Services Canada can organize a waiver for you before you travel.

Hopefully, with the new presidency, travel will be easier in the future. But until these changes are put in place, it is best that you talk to us before attempting to cross the border.

The Seventh Heaven Ab-Solution

The Vatican recently forgave John Lennon for his comments about Jesus Christ over 40 years ago.

He claimed that the Beatles were: "Bigger with Jesus." The church has since dismissed his claim as that of a young man coming to terms with new fame.

Celebrity Pardons

Having a criminal record is more common than you think. There are scores of famous people that have had their records expunged.

A criminal record is a stigma, one shared even by even those in the brighest spotlights. But there is a reason that they are able to carry on without much consequence (such as touring internationally and holding down jobs): They have applied for and received waivers and pardons respectively. And if they can, so can you.

Everyone Makes Mistakes

10% of all Canadians have a criminal record, and very few get them expunged. Why?

1. Some people do not know that it is even possible to expunge (remove) a criminal record.

2. Some people think that it is the same as in the States, where a record will be removed on its own after a certain amount of time. This does not happen here.

3. The process is overwhelming. 2/3 of all applications are rejected because they are incomplete or incorrect.

4. They put their trust in 'fly-by-night' pardon service companies without the right experience and knowledge.

Only Pardon Services Canada has been successful in obtaining pardons and waivers for nearly 20 years.

Don't put your freedom in just anyone's hands.


Our latest ad for the courts

We are always working with lawyers, judges, police, and customs officers to help to expunge criminal records. If someone has paid back their debt to society, then they should enjoy the same rights and privileges as everybody else, free of further discrimination. This is how justice should work.

Steven Page - In the Clear - Almost

Recently Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page was arrested on possession charges. He was able to beat the rap, and so, without a Canadian criminal record he is able to travel to the United States.

However, his arrest and file will still be accessible by those doing a criminal record check. Through a Criminal Record/File Purge, this information will be destroyed and his file will be completely clean.

Steven, if you are reading this, we can help. Click the above link to find out more.

Elle Macpherson's Boyfriend Busted

How do you lose one of the hottest women on the planet?
By not taking care of your record.

Today the svelte supermodel found out that her new boyfriend, Brian Burgess, had spent four years in an Australian jail after attempting to smuggle two kilograms of cocaine into the country back in 1996.

"I should have done a background check," she said. Although her people found out anyway.

If Brian had his files purged and a pardon granted, she would have never known.

How Do I Get Rid of My Criminal Record?

With a pardon you can seal your Canadian criminal record. By "sealed" it means that your record will be kept separate from all other records, and that it cannot be seen. While the record still remains, it can only be accessed by the courts, and not police, customs officers, employers, or anyone else.

The process of sealing a record involves attaining a Canadian pardon. Aquiring a pardon can take up to two years, and you need to have shown that you are eligible.

Eligibility is determined depending on the severity of the original conviction. Some offences are pardonable 3 years after all sentencing (including fines, probation and time served) is completed, others take 5 years.

Either way, it is never a bad idea to start the pardon proces early. You can begin by accumulating the documentation you need and contacting: Pardon Services Canada

With your criminal record cleared, you can enjoy the freedom and peace of mind you deserve. Look into the application process today, and contact us for any further information.

Canadians with Criminal Records

A Criminal Record can follow you for life: hindering your chances to get a job, limiting your ability to travel and preventing you from adopting or doing volunteer work.

With a record you are never completely free. Ironic, really, because the government believes that those who have paid their debt to society ought to be forgiven. Forgiveness comes in the form of a pardon.

Nearly 3 million Canadians have a criminal record, and over 87.5% of them are eligible for a pardon.

Now, the time has come to get rid of yours once and for all.

With Pardon Services Canada, the process is easier than you think. Simply follow The Ten Steps to Total Freedom and you will enjoy the peace of mind and privileges of a free citizen in no time.

Canada Criminal Record

On this blog I will post the latest news regarding Canadian criminal records.

Stay tuned!