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How Long Does A Criminal Record Last in Canada?

In Canada, a criminal record doesn't simply disappear with time—it can stay with you for life unless you take specific legal steps to have it “sealed” or removed. Whether it is a minor offense or a serious charge, a conviction becomes part of your official life-long record, accessible by law enforcement and can affect jobs, travel, visa and immigration [...]

What is a Canadian Record Suspension/Pardon 2025?

Do you have a criminal record in Canada that is preventing you from applying for a job, foreign visa/immigration, or citizenship? You can obtain a Canadian record suspension (previously known as a pardon) to hide your criminal convictions on your Canadian RCMP police clearance results! Record suspension applications are reviewed and assessed by the Parole Board of Canada. Once [...]

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Recommendation-Reclamation of Indigenous Names

BC Vital Statistics announced that residential school survivor or their family member, or an individual impacted by the Sixties Scoop, may be eligible to receive a legal change of name through the Vital Statistics Agency, including a waiver of legislated fees. In addition, new birth certificate and/or marriage can also be issued free of charge after the name change is [...]

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Creator, give us strength, courage, and humility so that we may work with one mind. Make us humble and grateful. Help us to work together collectively, honouring our Elders as teachers so that we may prepare our youth for the future. Provide us with inspiration and direction so that we may build [...]

What is Global Affairs Canada Authentication?

Global Affairs Canada authentication is a red stamp with an official’s signature on the front of an original, unaltered Canadian document. Authentication with Global Affairs is sometimes necessary before you can use a Canadian document in a foreign country for purposes such as visas, immigration, citizenship, and employment. The document for authentication must have an original, recognized signature or seal. [...]

Do I Need To Provide Request Letter For Fingerprinting?

If you have lived in a foreign country for a significant amount of time (generally 6 months for Canadian immigration), you can be requested to provide a police certificate when you apply for employment, visa, or immigration. If you choose to have your fingerprints taken for that purpose at a RCMP accredited fingerprint company, then you do not need a [...]

What Is the Document Control Number (DCN) on Your RCMP Criminal Record Check?

If you are asked to obtain an RCMP criminal record check for employment or visa purposes, you may be required to submit a Document Control Number (DCN) to your employer or department. A DCN is a series of 20-digit numbers associated with your RCMP criminal record check. This number is generated after your fingerprints have been submitted to the RCMP [...]

How to Overcome Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada?

Any foreign national that has a criminal record can be found inadmissible and thus barred entry into Canada. If you have a criminal record and need to enter Canada, you may be able to request entry under Criminal Rehabilitation. Criminal Rehabilitation means that the Canadian government finds that you no longer pose a risk of danger. As a result, [...]

How to obtain Canadian Name-Based Police Check Online?

A name-based police check, commonly called a CPIC check, is a quick way to obtain a Canadian police check. CPIC checks are conducted by a local police agency and uses only the name and date of birth of the applicant to search for any charges or criminal activity. The Fingerprint Room Inc. provides physical hardcopy CPIC check certificates within 24-48 [...]

The First Indigenous-Owned Fingerprinting Agency in Canada

The Fingerprint Room Inc. is proud to state that we are Provincially and Federally registered with the BC Metis Nation and the Federal Indigenous Business Registry of Canada. As the only accredited RCMP fingerprinting agencies across Canada that is Metis-owned, we are excited to provide our fingerprinting services and give back to the Indigenous communities for years to come! [...]

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