Pardons Canada – Thousands Could Face Deportation For Minor Crimes Under Tory Bill

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The Tory government is proposing legislation (Bill C-43) that could affect thousands of permanent residents who have minor convictions, including shoplifting, assault, and drug offences. These immigrants could lose their permanent residence status or be deported under the new law.

If you have a criminal record, its important to start the Pardon/Record Suspension process immediately so that your immigration status in Canada is not affected.

Here is a recent article in the Toronto Star that highlights the proposed legislation:

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1266354–bill-could-exile-thousands-of-permanent-residents-for-minor-crimes

If you have any questions regarding this topic or about Pardons, Record Suspensions and US Entry Waivers email us at info@pardons.org or call 1-877-929-6011 or 416-929-6011.

Pardons Canada – Bill C-42 – Travelling with a Criminal Record Has Become Even More Difficult

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Traveling to the US has become even more difficult as the Americans are now asking for the names of all travellers even flying over their airspace. So if you are traveling to the Caribbean, you can be flagged by the Americans if you have a criminal record.

Its important to get a pardon/record suspension so that you will be safe to travel wherever you like in the future.

If you have been denied entry to the US then you will need a US Entry Waiver (I-192 and I-194).

Here is more information about Bill C-42:

This week, the Montreal Gazette reported that the United States wants access to Canadian data that shows exactly who is flying over their airspace, even if the flight does not land on American soil. Under authority that will be granted to the Minster of Transport with the passing of Bill C-42, Canadian airlines will release the name, date of birth and gender of the all passengers on flights over the United States to U.S. authorities. This move would give the United States Homeland Security personnel final approval over who will be allowed to board an aircraft in Canada should that flight pass merely pass into United States airspace. While this may seem to be a relatively harmless idea, should your name appear on their watch list in error because it is similar to the name of someone actually on the list which is rife with errors, you could be prevented from boarding a flight to Cancun or Europe or you could be subjected to questioning or delay. As well, this takes information requests by the United States in the name of security one step further into Canada’s sovereignty.

Bill C-42 changes Canada’s Aeronautics Act; it will allow airlines to communicate passenger information to foreign countries, but more specifically the United States, in compliance with their Secure Flight Program. As it stands now, Canadian airlines are only allowed to give out this information to American authorities should the plane in question actually be landing in the United States. As part of the current ticketing process, Canadian airlines are required to register all passengers 72 hours prior to departure for flights landing in the United States with the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight Program, developed by the Department of Homeland Security. If your name should appear on their watch list, you will most likely not be given a boarding pass for your flight, however, the ultimate decision is in the hands of the Canadian airline.

Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon in Canada and Becoming a Successful Author

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Criminal justice system success stories are all around us, though as a society, we don’t often hear about them, do we? Not nearly enough, in my opinion, but perhaps I’m biased, since I’m one of them.

These days, the focus seems to be lasered-in on the rush to success, living your life, having a family, and eventually retiring. The years are flying by, and we’ve all got walls up around us as we speed by the car going too slow, cursing as we pass. Again – maybe that’s just me.

My point is this: we’re so caught up in the day to day grind that as a society, I think we’ve lost something, namely the beautiful stories of second chances and a deeper appreciation for every single day that second chances open our eyes to.

Pardons Canada was the sunshine through the chaos in my life over a decade ago as I struggled to find my way through some mistakes I had made. I knew I was better than the decisions that got me into trouble with the law, and I went on a literal life mission to prove myself and regain my good name. Today, I’ve got a gripping, inspirational memoir entitled The Road to Myself: Dying to Live that’s going to be published in the next year or two (once I get a book deal, which I will – mark my words), and I’m making the most of the second chance I was granted by Canada’s National Parole Board in 2006.

Ian Levine (Director of Pardons Canada) cut through the smoke and mirrors of my fears and situation when it came to whether I’d ever get the chance to pursue my goal of working in the armoured car industry, and I never looked back. Well, I did go through some other life-altering challenges as years passed, but my name was cleared in 2006 as mentioned. I still had a weapon prohibition as a result of the utter threats conviction on my record (such prohibitions are automatic out of concern for public safety with such a charge, which I fully support), but I did get my firearms licence in 2011 as well.

The key takeaway here is that without the pardon from Pardons Canada, I wouldn’t even have been able to apply for the gun licence, go to visit the World Trade Center (finally) in 2012, or truly feel free! I can now look myself in the mirror and know that I’m a success story as a loving husband, father of two cats, and sincerely driven author of what will be numerous self-help/inspirational books to come.

So what happened to my decade-long mission of becoming an armed guard? Well, you’ll just have to read The Road to Myself: Dying to Live to find out! I can tell you this: more happened than you could imagine along the way.

Getting a pardon in Canada (and doing it right the first time) was easy with the help of Pardons Canada, and I will always be happy to give back through donating copies of my memoir, speaking to organizations such as police, criminal justice and social service professionals (to remind them of how they do make a difference), and donating a portion of my book’s sales to organizations that helped me when I clearly couldn’t help myself. They helped me open my eyes!
In eternal gratitude,
Jeff Emmerson