How can i check my criminal record in canada?
You have a criminal record even if you don’t have a conviction. You must apply in person to the local police service that arrested you and complete the relevant forms and submit fingerprints. You must do the abovementioned so they can clear the right person. There are services available who will contact the police to destroy the files. But the norm is to keep your file for 5 years by the police service. And since you weren’t tried they can open the investigation again if there is new evidence if they suspect you are culpable. Also you may find it harder to enter Canada since you have a criminal record here. And there are no statutes of limitations for prosecuting crimes under the Criminal Code of Canada. There’s Pardons Canada and Entreprise Legal if you want to pay for the file destruction. Good luck.
