Visiting Canada in summer 2022? What you can do if you have a criminal record You might still be able to come to Canada with a criminal record. If you are thinking of coming to Canada this summer but a past criminal record is slowing you down, you might want to examine your options to overcome criminal inadmissibility. By Daniel Levy
Planning a trip to Canada in 2022? How you can overcome your criminal record Canada is open to fully vaccinated tourists. You may be able to visit Canada with a criminal record as long as you prepare ahead of time. Although the coronavirus pandemic has entered its third calendar year, tourism to Canada is set to rebound in 2022. By Daniel Levy
DUI: How to enter Canada if you have been convicted or charged Since 2018, DUI convictions have been recognized by Canada as serious criminality. Nonetheless, you still have options to enter the country. You may have trouble entering Canada if you have a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense. By Daniel Levy
Visiting Canada this winter? How to avoid criminal inadmissibility issues at the border You have three major options if you wish to overcome criminal inadmissibility when visiting Canada. Many will look to visit the Great White North this winter now that Canada’s borders have re-opened and the Christmas holidays are around the corner. By Daniel Levy
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
Flying Smoothly: A Canadian Guide for International Airline Staff If you are considering a career in the international airline industry, it is important that you understand the factors that may affect your ability to enter Canada. With vaccination campaigns ramping up, and pent-up travellers seeking an outlet, the international airline industry is poised to return to life. By Michael Schwartz
FAQ: Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada Some answers to frequently asked questions on coming to Canada with a criminal record. Anyone planning to enter Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit may be prohibited from doing so if they have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even minor offences may render a person inadmissible to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Spotlight on Criminal Inadmissibility: What It Is, What It Means, and What To Do About It How Canada handles travellers with criminal records and possible avenues for overcoming inadmissibility. The ongoing process of vaccinating Canadian and U.S. populations gives hope that the Canada-U.S. border will open for non-essential crossings sometime this summer. It is worthwhile then, to understand criminal inadmissibility, which can affect your trip to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Canadian permanent resident deported due to serious criminality after serving sentence ANALYSIS: The Federal Court has upheld an order deporting a woman who has been a Canadian permanent resident since she was a child. The case of Adina Harms-Barbour illustrates the enormous consequences criminal conduct can have on a permanent resident’s status in Canada, even if they have lived here for most of their lives. By Michael Schwartz
