Pardon Still a "No-Brainer" Despite Fee Increase
Recent fee increase to apply for a pardon still represents good value for Canadians with a criminal record, according to industry executive
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Despite a whopping 400% increase in the Parole Board of Canada's pardon application fee, individuals with a criminal record should still consider a pardon to be good value, according to a senior executive in the pardon application industry.
In speaking at a conference of industry leaders in Toronto on Wednesday, Chris Heringer, CEO of Pardon Applications of Canada Ltd., explained that "the unique privilege available for Canadians to seal their is a financial no-brainer."
The private firm, which Heringer co-founded in 2011, assists Canadians in completing pardon and before they are submitted for approval by either the Canadian or U.S. government. In basic terms, a pardon seals an individual's criminal record from public visibility. A is a document which can provide legal permission for a Canadian with a criminal record to enter the United States.
Heringer noted that the more than 5 million Canadians with a criminal record generally recognize the importance of obtaining a pardon. But recent legislative changes in the pardon system resulted in a substantial increase of the application fee, making it a "little tougher pill to swallow."
In March 2012, the conservative government passed a controversial Omnibus crime bill. Among the bill's many components, the term "pardon" was changed to "", and the application fee was increased from $150 to $631. Many felt the dramatic hike represented an unnecessary toll on Canadians with a criminal record, especially since most applicants are sincerely looking to take a positive step in their life.
But Heringer suggested the potentially lifelong value of having a second chance at a criminal record far exceeds the price.
"Assuming you retain an accredited service to complete your pardon application, the overall cost is typically around $1200, which includes the government's $631 fee," said Heringer. "And since the pardon process normally takes around a year, we're talking about $100 per month. Some people pay more for their cell phone," he added.
According to the Parole Board of Canada's website, over 450,000 Canadians have received a pardon since 1970, with 96% still in force today. Since a pardon is typically revoked should the individual reoffend, the statistic demonstrates that the vast majority of pardon recipients have remained crime free. Some question why the government made such a dramatic fee increase given that the system already appeared to be working.
"Getting a pardon represents peace of mind and a second chance for Canadians with a criminal record," said Heringer. "You can't put a price on that."
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