Throw Extra Money into Jails?
Should we Throw Extra Money into Jails? The Harper government has increased the pardon fee from $150 to $631 and intends to use this extra money for jails. But, why throw the extra money into jails? If treatment programs were more effective, fewer people would be going back to jail. If you are going to take more money from people who have rehabilitated (ie. pardon application fees), I'd suggest the extra revenues be put towards treatment programs not further punishment. I like this upcoming video. You may have heard the expression before "if you continue to do what you've always[...]
Travel Tips and Resources
Travel Tips and Resources Our office is contacted frequently for information on passports, fingerprinting, visa requirements, and travel documents for children. To assist you better, we have provided for you the following links. If you have more tips and resources you'd like to recommend, please send us a comment below. Passport Canada Be sure your passport does NOT expire within 6 months of travel. Everyone is required to travel with their Passport (adults, children and babies). For more information, click Passport Canada. Fingerprinting for Passport Renewals for Other Countries If you require a set of fingerprints be taken for passport[...]
Is an Alberta Divorce Recognized in the Philippines?
Alberta Divorce vs Philippines AnnulmentYou may get a divorce in Alberta if you were married in the Philippines provided you or your spouse have been ordinarily resident in the Province of Alberta for at least 12 months prior to filing a Statement of Claim for Divorce. However, your divorce may not be recognized in the Philippines if one of the spouses is not a Canadian Citizen when the divorce in Alberta has been obtained. This may not be a concern for the spouse residing in Canada if:They never intend to re-marry in the Philippines;They are not concerned whether the divorce[...]
What is a conditional discharge?
A conditional discharge is defined in this excerpt from the Criminal Code of Canada: 730. (1) Where an accused, other than an organization, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of an offence, other than an offence for which a minimum punishment is prescribed by law or an offence punishable by imprisonment for fourteen years or for life, the court before which the accused appears may, if it considers it to be in the best interests of the accused and not contrary to the public interest, instead of convicting the accused, by order direct that the accused be discharged absolutely or on the conditions[...]
Can I travel to the United States with a Conditional Discharge?
A Conditional Discharge is like a Conviction in the United States Even though a discharge is not a conviction, it is still evidence of guilt, and may still render a person inadmissible to the United States. There are two types of discharges: absolute discharge conditional discharge Regardless of the type, the Criminal Code of Canada confirms that there has been a finding or admission of guilt. The United States treats a discharge the same as a conviction or any admission of guilt (ie. you admit to having committed offence even if not convicted). Criminal Code of Canada Sec 730 Conditional[...]
Automatic Purging of a Conditional Discharge
A Conditional Discharge is not a conviction. You cannot apply to have it sealed or suspended with a Canadian Pardon or Record Suspension. The good news is that a discharge automatically gets purged after a period of time. You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars to have it sealed or suspended. I have had people call me immediately after receiving a discharge to apply to have it erased so that it does not affect employment. The bad news is, a discharge will appear on your criminal record for a period of time before it gets purged. Though it[...]
