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Pardon me? My pardon is no longer valid?

21/5/2016

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Pardon me? Did I hear correct? A Canadian Pardon no longer matters at the border?Someone I met many years ago at an expo contacted me recently with  a story we want to share;  she and I agree if we can save one family from the  harassment/embarrassment & who knows what else - let's.
I do know her,  she is approximately my age, and I understand the stigma still attached - ehe doe snot want to use her name. :( i get it.  She did not go into detail but she was reached and so was her car and treated like what she felt was like a criminal. I get that too. 
Imagine that dad, 20 years later- he might lose his job, have to explain bullshit to his kids, maybe even his wife for something - he probably forgot about.

Do you have a planned trip into the the USA  this summer with your kids?  Heads UP! Apparently the only way you will learn about this new CASH grab- lets see it for what it is, is at the border. and then it will be too late.

* She did admit to me she was searched ned finger printed- I don't know that they can do that? I am NOT sure and WHY?
If we are not allowed entry then FINE  there is NO need to search or finger print. I wonder if she  asked 'why and said 'NO, what would have happened.   I do not have a criminal record but even traveling now across the border- and with Poppy is not an attract  thought lately. Canada it is. 
​ Her eis a link for some of you that might want to find out more na start the process  to avoid being turned back: http://uswaiver.pardonservicescanada.com/travel/?gclid=CJrckaya68wCFQUIaQod6dcOiA   

One more way to make money and punish those what they can for a mistake made long ago, IF  we held all  responsible for mistakes they made long ago- no one would be free, as they would like to have us think already. Here is the e mal i asked  to explain what happened:

Hi Georgia,

TY for the chat yesterday, if I can save 1 person from the experience I had at the boarder this week it's worth sharing. For anyone who has been granted a Canadian Pardon for an offence, Canadian pardons are no longer recognized at the US boarder.
26 years ago I was charged for possession of a controlled substance (MJ), a small amount (less than an oz). I applied for a pardon & a pardon was granted. In the 30 years since I've traveled all over the world, including into the US many times. As recently as December of 2015, I drove through the same boarder in Windsor, ON.
This week I was denied entry as you now require a Federal pardon. I answered all of their questions, everything was in order, everything checked out, they even called my employer to confirm employment - also checked out yet was denied entry, first time ever in all those years. I was given the waiver package to fill out, this is what everyone will need now. There are a few steps & things to obtain for the package submission, the cost is $585 US.
There are 1, 3 & 5 year waivers that are issued so you have to renew it when it's up, at the cost of $585.00 US, for life. While I was pretty distraught about the whole situation, I'm grateful I was alone and none of my loved ones had to share this undesirable experience. There is a story of one young family with 3 children heading to Florida for vacation, the Dad had an MJ offence from his youth, also held a Canadian pardon.
He was denied entry and the whole family vacation was ruined & no doubt those 3 young kids will never forget the experience. Federal Waiver packages can be obtained at boarder crossings.
The process takes 2-6 months.
Safe & Hassel Free Travels Everyone.

* Use this information as you will, I hope it saves someone some  stress or  better yet- spend your hard earned vacation money this year in CANADA! I LOVE Halifax, P.E.I, I am seriously looking for a ride - from here to PEI with me and Poppy this summer.  If anyone reading this blog is headed in that direction!  I can't travel with a smoker- Cannabis only & will not travel with a  drinker- until at our 
destination OR someone who answers their PHONE.  All others can apply.. lol  
I will  share in gas and such. ;) & want to paint & chill  by the ocean this summer if possible.
Back to chilling in the back yard on my hammock  today. 

​Believe xox <>< 

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