If you have ever been convicted of a crime in Canada your application for Permanent Residence can't be approved until you get yourself a pardon. For that you have to apply to

   The National Parole Board,
   349 Laurier Avenue West
   Ottawa, Ontario. K1A 0R1
   (603) 954-2033

Sorry, I have no idea of the costs involved or how hard this is. If anyone has experience and would like to share - it can be anonymous - please write to me and let me know.

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