Working with a conviction

[Leodensian]

Hello all

I've been granted a visa to work in Canada but had to be rehabilitated for a minor assault charge 9 years ago. My question is will this charge still hold me back when applying in canada? Can the government deem me rehabilitated only for a company to refuse me?

Do I even need to declare it on applications

Thanks in advance

 

[xpressentry]

If asked to declare, you have to be truthful. This can affect your chances of working with vulnerable people or where you are in contact with people.

 

[chente]

Declare it, remember always be honest.

 

[Leodensian]

If asked to declare, you have to be truthful. This can affect your chances of working with vulnerable people or where you are in contact with people.

The reason I ask is because in the UK I am not legally required to declare any 'spent' convictions. Is there a similar law in Canada?

 

[xpressentry]

The reason I ask is because in the UK I am not legally required to declare any 'spent' convictions. Is there a similar law in Canada?

In the UK, you have to declare your convictions if you apply for a job dealing with data, vulnerable people or in the airport.

 

[Blueboy1980]

Hello all

I've been granted a visa to work in Canada but had to be rehabilitated for a minor assault charge 9 years ago. My question is will this charge still hold me back when applying in canada? Can the government deem me rehabilitated only for a company to refuse me?

Do I even need to declare it on applications

Thanks in advance

To be honest out of all the jobs I have worked for in Canada, none have asked if I have any previous convictions apart from the ones at the airport.