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My Thanks to the Parole Board of Canada - Pardons

I successfully received my Pardon from the Parole Board of Canada back in 2013 after a gruelling three year wait. Ill-advised, I applied with assistance from the organization, Pardons Canada. I later determined they added little value to the process (you really can file for a Pardon on your own).

Fortunately, I received my Pardon before it evolved into it's current form as the Harper-initiated "Record Suspension" (a somewhat diluted version of the old Pardon).

Fast forward to a few months ago. I had the opportunity to do some volunteer work with an organization which requires participants to provide a Background Check (Records Check). It was my first chance to see whether or not the Pardon had successfully wiped my records from CPIC. Obviously, I had some reservations as to whether or not my records had actually been wiped (not everything always goes as planned). As this was a last-minute opportunity, I decided to apply for an express Record Check (same day) with Ottawa Police Services at the Queensview Drive location. The process took a little under 30 minutes. The result? Well, with thanks to the Parole Board of Canada, my Record Check now comes up blank.

So where does that put me for my next I-192 waiver application? I suspect it will amount to a longer processing time with the RCMP Record Check (C216-C) as my record is now sealed as stated on the RCMP web site: The RCMP will seal your criminal record upon notification that a record suspension has been granted by the Parole Board of Canada.


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  1. CanuckMay 4, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Just make sure that next time you apply for a waiver that you are able to provide the court records (I have a certified) copy of my records and I copy them every time I apply for a waiver. You can even give them a copy of your pardon when you apply for your waiver. Next time you apply for your C216 finger prints ( if the place files them electronically) you will have them back in just over a week. At least in the Toronto area.

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