Conviction and Rehabilitation Flashcards
What makes temporary residents and applicants applying for permanent residence criminally inadmissible?
Convicted of an offence in Canada, convicted of an offence outside Canada that is a crime in Canada, or committed an act outside Canada that is punishable under Canadian law.
If an offence occurred in Canada and charges were withdrawn or dismissed, are you inadmissible?
No.
What is the status of inadmissibility if an absolute or conditional discharge occurred in Canada?
You are not inadmissible.
If you received a pardon for an offence outside Canada, are you inadmissible?
You may be inadmissible.
What age defines a young offender in Canada?
12 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age.
What can you do to overcome criminal inadmissibility for offences outside Canada?
Apply for rehabilitation or be deemed rehabilitated after ten years.
What is the rehabilitation period for an indictable offence punishable by less than ten years?
At least ten years after completing the sentence.
What is the eligibility timeline for applying for rehabilitation after committing an act outside Canada?
Five years after the act.
If you committed an offence outside Canada that would be an indictable offence in Canada, when can you apply for rehabilitation?
Five years after commission of the offence.
What is the eligibility for rehabilitation if convicted of an offence punishable by ten years or more?
Five years from completion of the sentence or commission of the offence.
