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ETAT PERSONNE GRACIEE [2 records]

Record 1 2023-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Penal Law
  • Sociology
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

[Canadian Human Rights Act. A] conviction of an individual for an offence in respect of which a pardon has been granted under Her Majesty's royal prerogative of mercy or under section 748 of the Criminal Code or a record suspension has been ordered under the Criminal Records Act, that has not been revoked or ceased to have effect.

Key term(s)
  • conviction for an offense for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit pénal
  • Sociologie
  • Droits et libertés
OBS

[Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne.] État d'une personne physique qui a obtenu un pardon accordé en vertu de la prérogative royale de clémence que possède Sa Majesté ou de l'article 748 du Code criminel ou une suspension du casier au titre de la Loi sur le casier judiciaire, qui n'a pas été révoqué ni annulé.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rights and Freedoms
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

A person is denied a job because of a previous conviction for which a pardon has been granted or a record has been suspended. This may be a case of discrimination based on the ground of pardoned conviction.

OBS

Prohibited ground of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droits et libertés
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

Une personne se voit refuser un emploi à cause d'une condamnation qui a fait l'objet d'une réhabilitation ou d'une suspension du casier judiciaire. Ce cas peut être une forme de discrimination basée sur l'état de personne graciée.

OBS

Motif de distinction illicite au titre de la Loi canadienne sur les droits de la personne.

Spanish

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