Someone who is eligible for and obtains a pardon or a record suspension will have certain protections from discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record and may become eligible for immigration status that would be denied because of their criminal record.
Criminal Law – Pardons
Resources: Pardons
This section of the Parole Board of Canada web site has links to the record suspension application guide and forms.
Notice: As of March 13, 2012, the term "pardon" has been replaced with "record suspension".
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English, French/français (français)Note: As of March 13, 2012, the term "pardon" has been replaced with "record suspension" in Canada. This page on the Parole Board of Canada's website has links for downloading the Record Suspension Application Guide and Forms, which...
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English, French/français (français)LawFacts.ca is a website designed by Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) to help people find information about criminal law processes. The site includes a glossary of terms, forms and checklists, and legal information in the following topic areas:
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English, French/français (français)This section of the Parole Board of Canada's web site describes pardons and clemency, and includes links to information about changes to the pardon eligibility and application process, to fact sheets about pardons and clemency, and to the Pardon...
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