Pardon Canada Plus helps individuals across Canada apply for a record suspension (pardon). Our lawyers guide you through every step of the process — confidentially, professionally, and without judgment.
We are available across Canada, fully remotely.
Why it matters
A pardon — formally known as a record suspension — sets aside your criminal record, opening doors that may have been closed for years. The impact on your daily life can be profound and lasting.
Many employers conduct background checks. A suspended record may no longer appear in standard searches, significantly improving your chances of being hired and advancing in your career.
Landlords frequently perform credit and criminal background checks. A record suspension can remove a significant barrier to securing quality housing for you and your family.
A criminal record can affect your ability to cross borders, particularly into the United States. A record suspension may facilitate travel and entry into foreign countries.
Many volunteer positions — especially those involving children or vulnerable populations — require a clean background check. A suspension allows you to give back to your community.
Professional licensing bodies and academic institutions often screen applicants. A record suspension can allow you to pursue education and professional certification without a past record holding you back.
Beyond practical benefits, a pardon carries deep personal significance — the recognition that you have completed your sentence and moved forward. You deserve the opportunity to live without the weight of the past.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility for a record suspension is determined by several factors. Meeting the following conditions is typically required before you can apply. Our lawyers will assess your specific situation during your free consultation.
Assess My Eligibility — FreeKnow your file
Understanding the nature of your offence is essential, as it directly affects the waiting period required before you can apply. Our lawyers will help you correctly identify your charge and the applicable waiting period for your specific situation.
Summary offences are generally less serious in nature and are typically heard by a provincial court judge. They carry shorter potential sentences and do not involve a jury trial.
Indictable offences are more serious criminal charges that may involve a jury trial, a Superior Court judge, or both. They typically carry heavier sentences and longer mandatory waiting periods before a pardon application may be filed.
Mandatory Waiting Periods
Canadian law has changed several times. The waiting period that applies to you depends on the date of your offence, not today's date. Our lawyers will determine the exact period applicable to your file.
Note: Some offences are “hybrid” and can be prosecuted either as an indictable offence or by summary conviction. Our lawyers will clarify exactly how your charge was proceeded upon and which waiting period applies to your file.
Why Pardon Canada Plus
Many pardon agencies provide nothing more than instructions and forms — information already available for free online — often at significant cost. At Pardon Canada Plus, one of our experienced lawyers takes on your file and provides genuine legal accompaniment from start to finish.
Our lawyers are governed by a strict code of professional conduct and are bound by professional obligations. This means you benefit from legal confidentiality, ethical standards, and the protection of a regulated profession — something no agency can offer.
Our lawyers bring professional legal judgment to your file. They identify potential issues, advise you on the best approach, and exercise the kind of discretion and expertise that cannot be replicated by an online form or a checklist.
Our services are available to clients in every province and territory. You never need to come to our office. All consultations, document review, and file management are handled securely and remotely.
You are not paying for forms. You are paying for proper legal support — the kind that makes a real difference.
When you work with Pardon Canada Plus, one of our lawyers becomes your legal representative. Your file is reviewed with care, your situation is assessed professionally, and your application is prepared with the full weight of legal expertise behind it.
Regulated. Confidential. Professional.
Speak with a Lawyer — FreeHow it works
From your first conversation to the final decision, our lawyers guide you through each step. You are never left to navigate the process alone.
Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation with one of our lawyers. There is no cost, no pressure, and no judgment.
One of our experienced lawyers will take on your file and speak with you directly to understand your situation, your charges, and your history.
We assess your eligibility in detail, including the type of offence, sentence completion, waiting periods, and any specific factors that may affect your application.
Our lawyers guide you through every document you need to gather — police certificates, court records, identification, and more. We tell you exactly what is required.
We prepare and review your complete application for the Parole Board of Canada. Every detail is verified for accuracy and completeness before submission.
We do not disappear once your application is submitted. Our lawyers follow up with the Parole Board and keep you informed throughout the entire process until a decision is rendered.
Schedule your consultation
Choose a time that works for you. The consultation is completely free, confidential, and can be done from anywhere in Canada.
Get in touch
Reaching out is the hardest part — we make the rest easy. Contact us by phone, fill out the form, or book directly online. One of our lawyers will be in touch promptly.
Fully remote services — all of Canada. You never need to visit our office. We serve clients from British Columbia to Newfoundland, and everywhere in between.
A lawyer will review your details and contact you within one business day. All information is treated with strict legal confidentiality.