A record suspension, formerly known as a pardon, is a process in Canada that allows individuals who have been convicted of a criminal offence to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records. This means that their convictions will not show up on most criminal record checks.

To be eligible for a record suspension, individuals must have completed their sentence and demonstrated that they are law-abiding citizens for a specified period. The waiting period varies depending on the type of offence. For example, the waiting period is generally five years for summary offences and ten years for indictable offences.

Applying for a record suspension involves submitting an application to the Parole Board of Canada, along with a processing fee and any required documents, such as fingerprints and court records. It’s important to note that a record suspension does not erase the criminal record but rather sets it aside, making it less accessible.

More information can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/what-is-a-record-suspension.html

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Required Forms:
Parole Board of Canada Record Suspension Application Form here
Court Information Form here
Local Police Record Form here