Author: Darrel Pratt

If you refuse, you will be charged with refusal to comply with a breath demand made by a police officer. This is a very serious criminal charge. And getting this refusal charge is the same as failing the breathalyzer test. Bottom line if the Police ask you to take a breathalyzer test, do it. Can […]

Live and work in Canada IELTS is also accepted as proof of English Language proficiency if you want to work in Canada or become a permanent resident. Is British Council IELTS accepted in Canada? More than 300 educational and employment institutions in Canada accept IELTS as proof of English Language Proficiency. Is there British Council […]

shows wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons. Is reckless endangerment a crime in Canada? An individual that engages in conduct that has a substantial risk of causing serious physical harm to others can be charged with reckless endangerment. It does not matter if the person intended to injure anyone, […]

Possession of any drug for the purposes of trafficking, production or export across or within Canada’s borders remains a crime. Is there drug trafficking in Canada? According to a recent survey, illicit drug trafficking in Canada accounts for 87 percent of the cash flow generated from organized crime. Is drug trafficking a federal offence in […]

Between 2010 and 2020, there were 2,278 victims of police-reported human trafficking in Canada. Women and girls represented the vast majority (96%) of detected victims, while men and boys accounted for a relatively small proportion (4%) of victims. Age group (years) Victims Accused persons percent 45 and older 3 6 Is there a lot of […]

Board members ask the offender questions. Observers may be asked to leave the hearing temporarily while highly sensitive information is discussed; At the end of the hearing, the offender, parole officer, observer, RCO and victims leave the hearing while the Board members consider their decision. What is a parole hearing in Canada? The Parole Board […]

These can usually be found via the local consulate website. In general terms, you can travel to most countries around the world, even with a criminal record, provided that you aren’t applying to work, become a permanent resident, or staying for 6 months or longer. Can you fly in Canada with a criminal record? If […]

Canada is one of the first countries to introduce a points-based immigration system, way back in 1967. In order to be eligible for permanent residency in Canada, the applicant must hold a good score based on the Canada PR Points Calculator. Also, known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Is there point system for PR […]

Pressing assault charges’ time limit in Canada is six months for summary convictions, but there is no time limit for indictable offences. There are two types of criminal procedures in Canada, and it is often up to the prosecution to decide what kind of criminal procedure is followed for an offence. How long do you […]

Court records are public unless legislation, rules of court or court orders require that information not be available to the public. Information that is not available to the public includes; youth matters and matters sealed under a court order. Can you look up criminal records in Canada? You have the right to access your own […]