Cannabis Record Suspensions

Provided by: Government of Canada - Parole Board of Canada - AKA: PBC

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Helps individuals who have completed their sentence for simple possession of cannabis to have their criminal record set apart from other records in the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). A record suspension removes the criminal record from the CPIC database, meaning that a search of CPIC will not show that the individual has a criminal record or a record suspension.

The Criminal Records Act (CRA) applies only to records kept by federal organizations, but most provincial and municipal criminal justice agencies also restrict access to their records once they are told that a record suspension has been ordered.

Note: Individuals can apply even if they have unpaid fines or victim surcharges. Lawyer or third party service provider is not required to apply.

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Note: Individuals can apply even if they have unpaid fines or victim surcharges. Lawyer or third party service provider is not required to apply.

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Description:	Helps individuals who have completed their sentence for simple possession of cannabis to have their criminal record set apart from other records in the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). A record suspension removes the criminal record from the CPIC database, meaning that a search of CPIC will not show that the individual has a criminal record or a record suspension. The Criminal Records Act (CRA) applies only to records kept by federal organizations, but most provincial and municipal criminal justice agencies also restrict access to their records once they are told that a record suspension has been ordered. Note: Individuals can apply even if they have unpaid fines or victim surcharges. Lawyer or third party service provider is not required to apply.
Eligibility:	Individuals with only conviction(s) for simple possession of cannabis and have completed their sentence
Fees:	Yes
How to Access:	There are total of five steps and the first step is electronic fingerprint submission to get criminal record from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or proof of conviction documents, if required * Visit website for full application details
Documents Required:	Visit website for details
Program Email:	cannabis-suspension@pbc-clcc.gc.ca
Language:	English * French
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/cannabis-record-suspensions.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada
Program Hours:	AST phone hours

Parole Board of Canada - National Office

410 Laurier Avenue West, 5th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R1
Coverage Area: Kanata / Canada
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
National Office: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm * Atlantic Regional Office: 24/7 automated phone hours
info@pbc-clcc.gc.ca

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Cannabis Record Suspensions

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