Having a criminal record is a really unfortunate thing. Sometime you can get a record when you were young and stupid. You did not realize the consequences of your actions but this is no excuse for the justice system. You have to serve your time or fulfill the courts orders.
The thing that many young adults do not realize is just how their actions will hinder them in the future. Having a criminal record Canada affects the jobs you can have, where you will travel, where you choose to volunteer. Basically it closes many doors for you, ones that would normally be open so you can make decision about your future.
There are ways to remove criminal record but you have to follow the steps to do it. You have to be serious about wanting it clean and most importantly be in good standing with the law.
One of the first steps is to fill out a Canadian pardon application. Having a pardon ensures that people looking for your criminal record will not find anything. So you can start living your life again without a stigma.