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New Travel Requirement for the United Kingdom: ETA

The UK has introduced a new travel requirement called the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization). This applies to all travelers who can visit the UK without a visa, such as Canadians (see the list of applicable countries below). Starting in April 2025, all visa-free travelers will need an ETA to enter the UK. What is an […]

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What Does Stayed Charges Mean? FULL GUIDE

Understanding Stays of Charges in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide When most people think about the Canadian legal system, they picture a courtroom drama where a verdict of “guilty” or “not guilty” is reached. However, there’s another outcome that’s less commonly discussed but equally important: a stay of charges (or stay of proceedings). This legal decision can significantly […]

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Demande de Pardon Alcool au Volant / conduite avec facultés affaiblies / Conduite avec plus de 0.08mg d’alcool dans le sang

La majorité d’infractions de conduite – comme par exemple les excès de vitesse ou le tournant illégal – ne sont pas considérées comme étant des dossiers criminels, et donc n’apparaitront pas sur votre casier judiciaire. Cependant, la conduite avec facultés affaiblies est une infraction qui est qualifiée comme étant suffisamment sévère pour justifier une condamnation […]

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What is a Prohibition Order & How to Remove it to Cross the USA Border?

Anyone who has a prohibition order under section 109 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) is most likely be inadmissible to the United States of America. The United States has access to all ongoing or lifetime prohibition orders even after the crime that resulted in those orders has been pardoned. A pardon / record […]

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BONNE NOUVELLE – REPRISE DU SERVICE SANS RENDEZ-VOUS

Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer que dès aujourd’hui, le Centre du Pardon National retourne à la formule du sans rendez-vous. Vous pouvez vous présenter à votre convenance pendant nos heures d’ouverture. Nous sommes ouvert du lundi au vendredi, entre 8h30 et 17h Que vous ayez besoin d’un pardon canadien, d’un waiver américain ou d’une […]

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GREAT NEWS – WALK IN SERVICES RESTORED

We are happy to announce that the National Pardon Centre is now providing walk-in services. Clients can once again drop by anytime during business hours. An appointment is not required. We are open 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED Since the Covid pandemic began we have done everything possible to keep our […]

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What City Has the Highest Crime Rate in Canada?

When people around the world think of Canada, they generally think of a safe country to live in, but that does not mean that it is always safe and there are no crimes. Even with all the stay at home orders in 2020, there were still plenty of crimes. While a Statistics Canada report found […]

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What is a Summary Conviction Offence?

In Canada, there are two categories of criminal offences: summary and indictable. Generally speaking, they mainly differ in terms of the severity of the crime and resulting sentence. In this article we will define the term summary conviction and discuss examples of summary conviction offences and their impact on those who are convicted. A summary […]

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Are Pardons Still Being Processed During COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the Canadian government’s efficiency in providing services, and pardon applications are no exception. For those living with a criminal record, current times are especially challenging. Finding employment and housing can be a struggle if you have a criminal record, but the pandemic has only added to the problem by […]

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