Overcoming criminal inadmissibility

[gti]

I am a Canadian sponsoring my husband using the INLAND application.  He has previous criminal record from the UK (10 offences in 1996 - all small things on the same day) and 1 from Ireland in 1993.  These are now over 13 years ago so my question is: does he have to apply for crininal rehabilitaion or, because more than 10 years passed, is he already deemed rehabilitated?  As we are using the INLAND application form I want to be sure because there is no right to appeal.  As far as I understand they were just summary offences (ie. no jury trial).  We are together 9 years and married 4 with a baby on the way, therefore, other than this past record there should be no other reason for refusal.  I appreciate anyone's help!

Sincerely,
One stressed Canadian

[ImmEnforce]

Depends on what the criminal offences were and what they equate to in Canadian law. How long has he been in Canada? Status?

[gti]

He's been in Canada for about 6 weeks and just entered as a visitor

[ImmEnforce]

So what are the offences? Were they addressed at the border on entry?