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What is a Conditional Discharge?

A Conditional Discharge is not considered a conviction, but rather a discharge with conditions. Some conditions may include community service hours, reporting to probation, a no-contact order, etc. The Criminal Records Act states that except in exceptional...

Immigration Consequences for a Criminal Conviction in Canada

There are various consequences that arises in the immigration context when an individual is convicted of a crime. The affects of immigration for a permanent resident is different than that of a refugee.  Where the conviction was a Summary offence, on a single offence,...