Opening a new file at CFRC

[steve-o]

I was in the reserves back in '97, and released in 2001, and then applied to the regular forces a year later. My file was closed due to my criminal record as a teeager, and I was told to obtain a pardon if I wished to pursue it further. The criminal record was never a problem when I joined the reserves, so I am not sure why it was an issue the second time, but I suppose that is irrelevant at this point. My question is this: If I had my reg. forces application closed due the record, will my old file which contains the info on my record (which is now pardoned) be available to the recruiters the second time around? Should I mention that I did get my pardon, or should I just avoid it? It just seems slightly dishonest not to mention it. I could not get a straight answer at the recruiting center so that is why I ask here, and hopefully kincanucks is best able to answer.

Thanks in advance

 

[kincanucks]

You will answer the question with a no and if they see that you had a record before and ask you about it you then tell them it has now been pardoned, produce the pardon papers and they will remove all reference of the record from the file and carry on.  Besides your paper file will be gone by now but there maybe some reference to the conviction electronically, which will now be ignored.

 

[9nr Domestic]

I know that you do not need a pardon to apply for the military, but does it look better (ie: is there some sort of catergory where I will score lower because I do have a record) to have a conviction pardoned?

 

[kincanucks]

I know that you do not need a pardon to apply for the military, but does it look better (ie: is there some sort of catergory where I will score lower because I do have a record) to have a conviction pardoned?

There is no category where you will score lower for having a conviction.  If there are no outstanding legal obligations resulting from the conviction then it is a non-issue and you don't get extra for having a conviction pardoned.

 

[steve-o]

Excellent! Thanks for the advice kincanucks .