criminal record

Travelling to Canada with a criminal record for hunting season

A criminal history may not be the end of your plans to go hunting in Canada. Although travellers who try to cross the border with a criminal record face a risk of being denied entry to Canada, there are a few options available to overcome inadmissibility.

By Daniel Levy

How to return to Canada after being asked to leave

Canada has the authority to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. You could also get one if you are found to be working without a valid visa or otherwise violating the conditions of your visa. […]

By Edana Robitaille

Frequently Asked Questions on Inadmissibility to Canada

Before entering Canada, the country has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and undergoing medical examinations.

By Julia Hornstein

Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record, but I’m a performing artist?

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will encounter issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been convicted of an offense or arrested, you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. No matter the reason for travel, any individual with a criminal record is subject to Canada’s strict […]

By Julia Hornstein

Can you return to Canada after committing a crime in Canada?

People who commit crimes outside Canada become criminally inadmissible as soon as the charge is laid, but this is not the case for offences committed within Canada.

By Daniel Levy

Common offenses that make people inadmissible to Canada

Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow newcomers to overcome inadmissibility.

By Daniel Levy

Will Canadian border services officers ask about your criminal record?

When you arrive at a Canadian port of entry, you may be asked if you have a criminal record.

By Daniel Levy

How to visit Canada this summer even if you have a criminal record

If you believe you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, don’t lose hope. You may still be able to take your vacation to Canada this summer.

By Daniel Levy

Applying for Canadian permanent residence with a criminal record

Canada wants new permanent residents (PRs) — in fact, more than a million of them. Nearly 60 per cent of these new arrivals will come to Canada as skilled workers. Express Entry is the main way that Canada processes skilled worker applications.

By Michael Schwartz