What types of clemency can be granted by the Governor in Council?
The Criminal Code (s. 748 and 748.1) authorizes the Governor in Council to grant the following types of clemency: • Free Pardon: based on innocence, it is a recognition that the conviction was in error. • Conditional Pardon: • sealing and setting aside of criminal record prior to pardon eligibility under the Criminal Records Act (three years for a summary offence, five years for an indictable offence); or/li • parole in advance of eligibility date in cases of life and indeterminate sentences./li • Remission of fine, forfeiture and pecuniary penalty: removal of requirement to pay whatever amount has been levied.
