kincanucks said:But does anyone know about this move by Harper to fast track recruits by only going back seven years instead of ten for Security Checks?? Has this actually been implemented yet? and if so doesnt that mean I would be fine? (10 years I should be fine as well)
Okay for the hard of reading:
You don't need a pardon to apply to the CF but you must indicate on the application form that you have a conviction.
But does anyone know about this move by Harper to fast track recruits by only going back seven years instead of ten for Security Checks?? Has this actually been implemented yet? and if so doesnt that mean I would be fine? (10 years I should be fine as well)
Security check has nothing to do with your reliability check. if you want to join the CF and all you have is a DUI from 12 freaking years ago then you have nothing to worry about. If you want to get a pardon then get a freaking pardon but it is not required for you to apply to the CF and it won't make a freaking difference to your career. Got it!!
pronto said:Todays lecture: big gun go boom, bad guy go splat...
(Seems easy to me).... Tea Time, Kincanucks?
Ducimus BTC said:For example, when it comes time to continue the application process or receive an offer, will my pending pardon be seen as a legal obligation and delay my hopeful career in the CF?
mariomike said:Legal Obligations
Assuming that you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, if you have a Criminal Code of Canada or Controlled Drugs and Substances Act conviction (or more than one conviction) as long as you have served your sentence(s) and no longer have a legal obligation then you may apply to the CF. Please note that you do not require a pardon in order to apply.
http://www.forces.ca/en/page/faq-101#joining-0
Hatchet Man said:Going through the process to request a pardon is not a legal obligation.
But if you are requesting a pardon, while still in the middle of serving your sentence whatever that maybe, than yes that is a legal obligation.
Also until(if you get one) you have a pardon, you must still truthfully answer that you have indeed been convicted of a crime.
Occam said:The part in yellow is moot because you have to wait 5 (or 10) years after all legal obligations (including probation, etc.) arising from the conviction are complete before being eligible for a pardon. You'd be ineligible for enrolment because you're still fulfilling legal obligations, not because you've initiated the pardon process.
The rest is correct.
Ducimus BTC said:Can anyone see this as being an obstacle in a CF application if the pardon is not completed in time?