Record Suspensions (formerly known as a pardon)

This fact sheet from the Parole Board of Canada explains the process for getting a record suspension (formerly known as a pardon). A record suspension allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens, to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records. A record suspension removes a person's criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre 9CPIC) database. This measns that a search of CPIC will not show that you have a criminal record or a record suspension.This site provides links to video tutorials, helpful tips on how to avoid common mistakes when applying, application guides and forms which includs step by step detailed instructions on how to comple the forms. In addition, you can access the Record Suspension Self-Assessment Tool . The tool is designed tol help you find out if you are eligible (or need) to apply.