Apply now for a Record Supension / Pardon if you have a simple possession conviction and you have no other convictions that are within the 5 year wait time. The criminal record suspension (not quite a pardon) will be free and expedited (“no wait”).

NOTE: This is NOT an amnesty. If the person commits a further “crime” the conviction could show-up again. The USA border may not respect the CRS.

People with  criminal record for possession. Free no wait pardon.

Bill C-93 An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis

Download the Application guide and forms

Cannabis Record Suspension Process

• 1. Get your criminal record
• 2. Get your local police record check(s)
• 3. Get your Court Information
• 4. Get your Military Conduct Sheet
• 5. Fill in the Application Form
• Complete the checklist and mail your application

Have a question or need assistance with your cannabis record suspension application?

Contact the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) at any of the following:

Telephone:

1-800-874-2652 (toll-free) – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (EST), Monday-Friday

Email:

cannabis-suspension@pbc-clcc.gc.ca

Mail:

Parole Board of Canada
Clemency and Record Suspension Division
410 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0R1