PAL/RPAL Interview Questions

I was asked if I had been charged with a criminal code offence within the last 5 years. I seem to recall they also asked if I had been the subject of a peace bond or restraining order as well, but that was about it.
 
Sounds good, shouldn't have any issues then. if I decide to send in the PAL application + $60 and then I send in the RPAL, do I then have to send another $80?
 
Hi all, I have been reading lots of info on this site (great forum by the way!) and was wondering about the PAL application process. I have done my hunter safety course and PAL, waiting to receive the results back to send them out to Miramichi. In the application it asks if you have been in trouble within the last 5 years but some people are asked on the phone if they have "ever" been in trouble. I have/had a young offender record which should have been sealed 10 years ago or so. Do I answer yes if asked if I have "ever" been in trouble or no? If anyone was in this situation I would appreciate some advice before I waste my money and send in the application.

I don't know the correct answer to your question, and it is important that you get it right. I think that you should ask a lawyer. It is a simple question, and I believe that your cost will be minimal.

Ask a lawyer.
 
Hi all, I have been reading lots of info on this site (great forum by the way!) and was wondering about the PAL application process. I have done my hunter safety course and PAL, waiting to receive the results back to send them out to Miramichi. In the application it asks if you have been in trouble within the last 5 years but some people are asked on the phone if they have "ever" been in trouble. I have/had a young offender record which should have been sealed 10 years ago or so. Do I answer yes if asked if I have "ever" been in trouble or no? If anyone was in this situation I would appreciate some advice before I waste my money and send in the application.

If the app specifically says five years check off no.

If they ask during the interview and the question is vague ask them to clarify. Do not lie (I'm sure you wouldn't) and make full disclosure if they request info beyond the five year time frame.

If you have a legal concern consulting with a lawyer is never a bad idea. You can call a free legal clinic for basic advice and they will refer you if required.

You could also call the cfc and ask anonymously regarding the disclosure issue.

Regarding your YO record, regardless of the PAL issue and since it was so long ago and considering you are unsure of the status of these records: You should consider determining their status and obtaining a pardon if necessary.
 
In my phone interview, I was asked 5 years specifically.

For reference, my wife had a YOA conviction, did a vulnerable persons search c/w prints through RCMP for a job, and it showed no criminal record. That was 4 years ago, I don't know if anything has changed since the introduction of YCJA. Turns out I don't even know if the YCJA was already in place when that search was conducted.
 
If you can answer no to all the questions, you will be fine. You can have a criminal record, just not certain crimes, etc in the last five years.
....unless your previous troubles stipulated a ban on firearms.
 
In my phone interview, (recently), the cfo asked me if I had "ever been....."
BUT, before that, he said: "The following questions pertain to the last five years only"
So, the question was if I had ever in the last five years...
Later, he said: "the next few questions pertain to the last two years.

All of those type questions were asked in the five year, or two year catagories.
 
i know this is an old dead thread but i have info for it anyway. i got my pal last year non restricted. this year i am applying for restricted and it turns out the fee is waived since i already have my pal... and i saved 20 bucks! now as for the answering questions it is a yoa offence it is stricken from the record. so answer no and feel good about it!
 
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