Pardon eligibility varies. In general once your sentencing & fines are paid, a 5 or 10 year waiting period is required for convictions before being eligible to apply to get a pardon in Canada.

Yes. A pardon is required because the DUI conviction is a criminal offense.

After fines and sentencing have been complete, a 5 year waiting period is require for a DUI summary offence.

While eligibility for entry to the U.S. depends on the nature of the crime, a U.S. Waiver can be applied for to allow travel to the U.S. with a criminal record.

The two terms essentially mean the same thing. The term record suspension is a newer term that has been employed for several reasons. Mitch explains.

Mitch explains the benefits of increased freedoms in terms of travel, employment opportunity, education and more.

Getting started on a pardon application can be daunting. Pardons services makes it easy as Mitch explains.

Mitch explains the ins and outs of diy pardons.

The length of time a criminal record lasts varies depending on the nature of the record. Remember that every contact with police is recorded. As to whether that ends up on your criminal records varies. Mitch explains in the video.

Both the cost and terms of applying for a pardon have changed over time making it at times easier and harder to receive a pardon. Current the government has reduced their fee to just $50 from over $650.