What Are the Limitations of a Record Suspension?

November 15, 2016|Uncategorized|

A Record Suspension Does Not Eliminate Discrimination in all Cases. Here is a List of Some Limitations: A Record Suspension (or Pardon) may not be recognized by a foreign country and may not guarantee that you will be granted entry privileges. A suspended record does not erase the fact that you were convicted of an offence. A Record Suspension does not return to you driving privileges or the ability to possess a firearm (if prohibited from having a Driver’s Licence or firearm). Courts and Police Services (excluding RCMP) are governed by provincial and municipal legislation. Though they are not obligated[...]

What is a Vulnerable Sector Search?

October 14, 2016|Fingerprinting & Background Checks|

Where Can I Get a Vulnerable Sector Search in Calgary, Alberta? Fingerprinting service has been privatized in Calgary.  That means for MOST cases, you must go to a private fingerprinting agency (like ours) for most of your fingerprint services.  However, you must go to the Calgary Police Service to get a vulnerable sector search. Do not go to a private fingerprinting agency for a Vulnerable Sector Search. For more information about the Calgary Police Vulnerable Sector Search click here: Calgary Police Website. You may also download and print the Calgary Police Service instructions here: Vulnerable Sector Search Handout. What is a Vulnerable Sector[...]

RCMP Fingerprint Processing Times

September 30, 2016|Fingerprinting & Background Checks|

How Long Will it Take For My Fingerprints to be Processed? STEP #1:  Ink Digitization or Digital Fingerprinting For applicants outside Canada – We digitize your ink fingerprints and submit them to the RCMP instantly within one working day of receiving them. For applicants attending our office – We take your fingerprints electronically and submit the fingerprints instantly at the time of the appointment. STEP #2: RCMP Fingerprint Processing Times Delivery to a Canadian Address The results are typically delivered within 3 to 6 weeks. Delivery to an Address Outside Canada The results are typically delivered within 4 to[...]

Important Notice for Pardon Applications in the Backlog

July 7, 2016|Record Suspension|

Update on the Pardons Backlog According to the Government of Canada's website As of November 30, 2016, there are no unassigned pardon files remaining in the pardons’ backlog, meaning, all files are at the investigation stage. The Parole Board of Canada remains on target for clearing the backlog of pardon files by March 31, 2017.  Learn About the Parole Board NEW Discretionary Power to Deny Record Suspensions

Is the Canadian Government Scrapping Pardons?

June 21, 2016|Record Suspension, Uncategorized|

Could you imagine if the Canadian Pardon program was cancelled forever? It would be a travesty of justice. You can listen to this episode and download its mp3 from my podcast for free: http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianlegal/RecordSuspension.mp3 Erase your CRIMINAL RECORD and its Devastating Effect on your Future. Criminal Record? The Parole Board of Canada is proposing to SCRAP Canadian Pardons and Record Suspensions forever! Is this FACT or FICTION? Read on and see what you must do immediately. An audit of our client files revealed the following shocking information... On average, our clients wait 9.3 years AFTER they are eligible to apply for[...]

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