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Pardons
Pardon applications for qualifying convictions — eligibility depends on your conviction date and sentence completion.
What Is a Pardon?
A pardon is granted under the Criminal Records Act (Canada) and removes your criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database. Whether you qualify for a "pardon" or a "record suspension" depends on when your conviction occurred — the terminology and process changed in 2012 under the Safe Streets and Communities Act.
Pardon vs. Record Suspension
Pardon (Pre-2012 Convictions)
Convictions sentenced before the 2012 amendments may fall under the older pardon regime with different waiting periods and eligibility rules.
Record Suspension (Post-2012)
Convictions sentenced after March 13, 2012 are subject to the record suspension regime with updated waiting periods and expanded ineligibility criteria.
We assess your specific conviction dates during your intake process to determine which pathway applies.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Sentence (including probation, fines, and conditions) must be completed
- Required waiting period must have elapsed (5 years for summary, 10 years for indictable)
- No new criminal convictions during the waiting period
- Conviction must not be for a scheduled sexual offence involving a minor
What We Do
We review your conviction history, gather all required court documents, obtain certified fingerprints, complete Parole Board of Canada application forms, and submit your complete package. We track the application status and update your client portal at every milestone.
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