Off the Record – Irrelevant Criminal Record Discrimination
Criminal Record Discrimination Costs Taxpayers and Puts the Public at Greater Risk Did you know that criminal record discrimination puts the offender at greater risk of re-offending? Somehow we have to create more employment opportunities, even if supervised, for ex-offenders to ensure they stay employed, gain valuable work experience and stay out of trouble. Often, employment will help in the rehabilitation process. Types of Criminal Record Discrimination Individuals can face criminal record discrimination, even if their criminal record is pardoned (or suspended). The Pardon Program (now called Record Suspension) is run by the Canadian Federal Government and only protects against[...]
Criminal Record Discrimination in Canada – Part II
What are the guidelines in Canada regarding criminal record discrimination? Freedom from discrimination may only apply to pardoned or suspended records. You might not receive protection from discrimination related to charges that did not result in a conviction. To find out if you can be descriminated against, you need to look to the relevant Federal Human Rights Act of Provincial Human Rights Act. For Part I of this Blog Check out: Part I Federal Human Rights Act - Canada If you are applying for a job with the Federal Government and you have a Canadian Pardon (or Record Suspension), you[...]
Criminal Record Discrimination in Canada – Part I
Is Criminal Record Discrimination Legal in Canada? Criminal Record Discrimination exists in Canada. I'm sure this comes as no surprise. You can be discriminated against for a criminal record, even if Pardoned (or Suspened)...in some cases. To understand why, I first need to give you a history lesson. Union of Canada Three Provinces, namely, the Province of Canada (which later became Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick agreed to form a union in 1987. Since that time, the rest of the Provinces joined in. It was decided that for this union to work, the Federal Government would be[...]
Criminal Record in Canada?
Pardon and Waiver Is your past criminal record haunting you? Canadian Pardon (now called Record Suspension Seal your criminal record; Avoid discrimination affecting employment, licensing, immigration, education. immigration and more. United States Waiver Allows you legal entry to the United States. Not all criminal records will make you excludable to the United States Radio Ad Check out our Pardon and Waiver radio ad here: Free Consultation What are you waiting for? To learn more about Pardons and Waivers, call now.
Crime Bill C-10 Passed by Parliament and its Impact on Canada Pardons
The Omnibus Crime Bill C-10 passed on March 13, 2012 (Royal Assent) by the Parliament of Canada (Conservative Government0, resulting in PBC (Parole Board Canada) updates to their website on March 14 2012 advising the deadline to submit under the old Canada Pardon rules was March 12, 2012 (meaning mail had to be post-marked that day). New Crime Bill C-10 Rules Have Had a Serious Affect on Canadian Pardons All Canadian Pardon applications post-marked on or after March 13 2012 are subject to the new rules Bill C10 Canada Rules. The new rules, generally described (there may be exceptions), are:[...]
Lady Gaga Imagine – A World Without Forgiveness
Can you imagine a world without forgiveness? When I listen to Lady Gaga Imagine, I am reminded as to why Canadian Pardons are very important. Yes, I am talking about an application that allows an ex-criminal to seal their criminal record and hide it from the public and from employers. I am not going to debate whether the Graham James' of the world should have their record sealed, only that generally pardons are a good idea. Maybe the most serious of offenders should NOT be forgiven...or should they? I think most would agree, that like pardons, forgiveness is 'generally' a[...]
