How would a criminal record affect you?

Criminal records stay with you for life. They do not automatically disappear, not after several years and not for minor offences. Except in a few cases, you may apply for a record suspension (pardon) if you want the RCMP to keep your record separate from other criminal records so that the information is not accessible.

How far back do most criminal background checks go?

seven years In general, background checks typically cover seven years of criminal and court records, but can go back further depending on compliance laws and what is being searched.

How much money can I give my son tax-Free?

The annual gift tax exclusion is $15,000 for the 2021 tax year. This is the amount of money that you can give as a gift to one person, in any given year, without having to pay any gift tax.