Your fingerprints are unique identifiers - no two people have the exact same fingerprints. That’s the premise behind all biometrics, whether you’re unlocking your phone with your thumbprint or you’re getting your fingerprints taken to obtain a criminal record check....

The United States and Canada cooperate closely on many affairs - and that includes movement over their shared border. Whether you want to visit the United States and you have a Canadian Criminal Record, or you want to visit Canada, but you’ve been charged with crimes...

There are times when volunteering is treated, for some reason, as less important than careers. That makes sense to a certain degree - volunteers are, by definition, not making a living off of their work. As such, there can be something of a “take who you can get”...

Adoption in Canada is complicated. There’s an extremely good reason for that: It’s in everyone’s best interests to protect children and ensure that they live in households that will nurture their growth and help them develop into their best selves. As such, the...

The rules and regulations regarding criminal record retention in Canada are complex and multifaceted. When an individual has a criminal record, it can be difficult for them to volunteer, find meaningful employment, or leave the country. Without taking action to be...

Cannabis is legal in Canada, but with legalization came rules. The cannabis industry is heavily regulated - this includes limits on how cannabis and cannabis products can be advertised, the amount of cannabis that can be purchased and carried, how much cannabis can be...

The citizenship process can be long. Most of the time, when you’re applying for Canadian citizenship, there’s no need to provide biometrics like fingerprints. You may, however, receive a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with a request...