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The Canadian Border and Criminal Convictions (Part 2 - What Keeps Me Out)

By Aaron

Since 9/11 more people are experiencing difficulty crossing the border into Canada. This new found enthusiasm to prevent certain "members of inadmissible classes" from entering Canada has always been in place. However, only since 9/11 have we seen this level of enforcement.From the Canadian Consulate: Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of MINOR OFFENSES (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENSES (usually classified as a Felony). As well, those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offense in Canada...continue to full post

Full post as published by Washington State Criminal Defense on October 04, 2007 (boomark / email).