If you have a criminal record in Canada then you would need a record suspension to have that record removed from all searchable systems. A criminal record will not go away on its own, no matter how minor the offence or how long ago the charges occurred.
A criminal record can affect your ability to live your life. Having a criminal record can stop you from being able to seek employment, complete educational programs, travel abroad, volunteer and adopt. Getting a record suspension is the only way to make sure that a record suspension will not stop you from moving forward with your life.
