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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

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

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

Visiting Canada in summer 2022? What you can do if you have 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

Although the coronavirus pandemic has entered its third calendar year, tourism to Canada is set to rebound in 2022.

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

Planning a winter vacation in Canada? What to do with a past criminal record

As the summer comes to an end, tourists from the U.S. and other countries are beginning to plan Canadian winter vacations or excursions. Canada is one of the best places to embrace the winter season. The activities are endless at most tourist destinations across the country. It is important to note that if you plan […]

By Matt Hendler