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The key benefit of a record suspension is it removes disqualifications caused by a criminal conviction, such as the ability to contract with the federal government and eligibility for Canadian citizenship. In many ways, a record suspension allows law-abiding citizens the opportunity to reintegrate into society. | The key benefit of a record suspension is it removes disqualifications caused by a criminal conviction, such as the ability to contract with the federal government and eligibility for Canadian citizenship. In many ways, a record suspension allows law-abiding citizens the opportunity to reintegrate into society. | ||
In <span class="noglossary">order</span> to be eligible for a record suspension, you must be conviction-free for a period of time after ''completion'' of your sentence and also be of good conduct during that period. The waiting period for a record suspension is five years for all ''summary'' offences, such as theft under $5,000, and | In <span class="noglossary">order</span> to be eligible for a record suspension, you must be conviction-free for a period of time after ''completion'' of your sentence and also be of good conduct during that period. The waiting period for a record suspension is five years for all ''summary'' offences, such as theft under $5,000, and ten years for all ''indictable'' offences (indictable offences are considered more serious than summary offences). However, not everyone is eligible for a record suspension. For example, if you have been convicted of sexual offences against minors (with certain exceptions), you are not eligible for a record suspension. | ||
In applying for a record suspension, you must show how receiving a record suspension would provide you with a "measurable benefit," and describe how it <span class="noglossary">will</span> help your rehabilitation into society as a law-abiding citizen. | In applying for a record suspension, you must show how receiving a record suspension would provide you with a "measurable benefit," and describe how it <span class="noglossary">will</span> help your rehabilitation into society as a law-abiding citizen. | ||
