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Record Suspensions
Formally seal your criminal record through the Parole Board of Canada so it no longer appears in standard police checks.
What Is a Record Suspension?
A Record Suspension (formerly known as a Pardon) is granted by the Parole Board of Canada under the Criminal Records Act. Once granted, your criminal record is kept separate from other criminal records in CPIC and is not disclosed in standard background checks.
A Record Suspension does not erase your record — it seals it. It can be revoked if you are subsequently convicted of an offence.
Waiting Periods
| Offence Type | Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| Summary conviction | 5 years after sentence completion |
| Indictable conviction | 10 years after sentence completion |
Sentence completion includes full payment of fines, completion of probation, and satisfaction of all court-imposed conditions.
Documents Required
- RCMP certified fingerprints (Form C-216C)
- Local police records check from each jurisdiction where you have lived
- Court information for each conviction (charges, dates, sentences)
- Proof of sentence completion (probation discharge, fine receipts)
- Completed Parole Board of Canada application forms
We gather every one of these documents on your behalf and prepare a complete, ready-to-submit application package.
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