Navigating Canadian Borders: The Impact of a DUI, Even in States Where It’s Less Serious
A DUI conviction in a US state with lenient DUI laws will require a special application to enter Canada. We Can help.
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Can Commercial Truck Drivers Enter Canada with a DUI?
While the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) vary significantly state to state, in Canada the maximum penalty for a DUI is now carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years. Unlike some US states such as California, there is no double standard in Canada when sentencing a non-professional driver versus a commercial driver for…
What You Need To Know: Canada’s DUI Laws Updated
With just months to go before Bill-C46 would have made visiting Canada extremely difficult for anyone with old DUI convictions, there has been a major policy change. According to Canada’s Immigration Minister’s recent statements in the media, “anyone deemed rehabilitated for an impaired driving offence outside Canada before December 18, 2018,” “would not need to…
Many Denied Entry to Canada As New DUI Laws Come into Effect
Today Millions of Visitors Become Inadmissible To Canada U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals with old DUI convictions that could previously enter Canada legally, will no longer be allowed to enter the country. Additionally, convictions for marijuana related offences may also make foreign nationals inadmissible to Canada. This is a consequence of the sweeping updates…
No Official Updates On Stricter DUI Entry Laws
No Official Updates On Stricter DUI Entry Laws With just 1 month until travel peaks during the holiday season, there are still no official updates from the federal government on the changes to DUI admissibility when crossing the border into Canada. Old DUI convictions will prevent millions of people from entering Canada unless they apply…
Update: New DUI Border Crossing Restrictions Not Retroactive
With just three months to go before Bill-C46 would have made visiting Canada extremely difficult for foreign nationals with old DUI convictions, Canada’s Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, has made what appears to be a complete 180 degree turn. According to his recent statements in the media, “anyone deemed rehabilitated for an impaired driving offence outside…