Clear Your Record, Reclaim Your Future.
Professional guidance to help you move beyond your past and unlock the opportunities you deserve.
Stop Missing Out on the Job You Deserve
That moment when you have to check “yes” on a job application’s criminal record question—knowing it likely means your resume will never make it to the hiring manager’s desk. You’re qualified, experienced, and ready to contribute, but your past mistake continues to follow you years later. Whether it’s a promotion that went to someone else after your background check, or watching volunteer opportunities slip away, living with a visible criminal record means constantly explaining yourself instead of showcasing your growth.
A Canadian Record Suspension Seals Your Past, Unlocks Your Future
A Record Suspension (formerly called a Pardon) is a legal order from the Parole Board of Canada that seals your criminal record, making it inaccessible during standard background checks. This means you can honestly answer “no” when asked about criminal convictions on job applications, volunteer forms, or rental agreements. Your record isn’t erased—it’s simply kept separate and private, giving you back the dignity and opportunities you’ve worked to rebuild.
The Record Suspension Process:
Eligibility Assessment – Determine waiting periods (5 years for summary offenses, 10 years for indictable offenses after sentence completion)
Document Collection – Gather RCMP criminal record, court information forms, local police checks, and proof of conviction
Application Preparation – Complete official forms with required signatures, dates, and supporting documentation
Submission & Processing – File with Parole Board of Canada with $50 processing fee plus additional costs for fingerprinting and document retrieval
Review & Decision – Wait for board review and approval (processing times vary due to high demand)
Your Fresh Start Begins Here
We’ve guided hundreds of Canadians through this exact process, handling every complex detail while you focus on your future. Our clients consistently tell us that receiving their Record Suspension didn’t just change their job prospects—it lifted the constant worry about their past being discovered. One client said, “For the first time in years, I applied for jobs with confidence instead of fear.”
Take Control of Your Future Today
You’ve already proven you can change and grow. Let us help make it official. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation to discuss your eligibility and next steps. Your career shouldn’t be held hostage by your past—it’s time to unlock the opportunities waiting for you.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of the process depends on each client’s individual circumstances and history. Most summary convictions take between 8 and 10 months, while indictable convictions can take 15 months or longer.
Yes, a record suspension and a pardon are the same thing. In 2012, the Canadian government changed the name from pardon to record suspension. During your record suspension process, you may see both terms used in different places.
Absolutely, they do. For members of Indigenous communities who wish to pursue employment outside of their reservations—or secure lucrative careers within their communities—having a record suspension can be significantly beneficial.
As a 100% Indigenous-owned company, we have partnered with many bands and agencies to help Indigenous community members and Status Indians obtain their record suspensions at a reduced rate.
A very big thank you to all the Indigenous bands and agencies that have generously contributed to make this possible! If you believe you qualify, please reach out to us—we will be happy to discuss what options are available.
We strive to be as transparent as possible about costs. Great news — in 2022, the record suspension application fee was drastically reduced from $644.88 to $50! The total cost of obtaining a record suspension varies depending on your individual history, but in most cases, we are seeing final costs range between $1,300 and $1,800.
For the most part, yes, they do. However, the Parole Board of Canada can revoke record suspensions for a variety of reasons, most often related to further convictions, evidence of bad conduct, and similar issues.
Please reach out to us if you would like a comprehensive list and a detailed explanation!