Parole Board of Canada

Under the Criminal Records Act (CRA), the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is the official and only federal agency responsible for ordering, denying and revoking record suspensions for convictions under federal acts or regulations of Canada. The PBC has a number of resources and a step-by-step guide on the application process available on their website.

For further information and to access the PBC resources on Record Suspensions please click on the links below:

PBC Website
PBC Youtube

PBC Resources

Eligibility Self-Assessment Tool

This simple online tool allows you to check your eligibility to apply for a record suspension

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial

This video walks you through each step in the application process, and shows you how to fill in each of the application forms

Guide and Forms

Official PBC Record Suspension Application Guide and forms

Useful Tips

Learn how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to delays in processing your application

Updates for Applicants

Get information on changes to the application process and other useful updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some of the most common questions asked by applicants