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My husband was "banned for life" for entry into Canada for having marijuana on him back in the 90's. We had completely forgotten about this when we traveled to Toronto some years back, but were reminded at the border where he had to sign some paper that indicated he could be jailed if he returned to Canada. We have a family wedding in the near future that will take place in Canada. Now that we have legalized Marijuana in Michigan as well as Ontario, how can we get the ban lifted?






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    When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
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Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.



Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.






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    It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
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    @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
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    She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
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You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.



If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.






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    Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.



    Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.






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      It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
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      @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
      – Revetahw
      4 hours ago






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      She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
      – Honorary World Citizen
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    Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.



    Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.






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      It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
      – DJClayworth
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      @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
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      She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
      – Honorary World Citizen
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    Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.



    Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.






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    Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.



    Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.







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      It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
      – DJClayworth
      6 hours ago








    • 3




      @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
      – Revetahw
      4 hours ago






    • 3




      She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
      – Honorary World Citizen
      3 hours ago








    • 3




      +1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
      – Mindwin
      3 hours ago
















    • 38




      It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
      – DJClayworth
      6 hours ago








    • 3




      @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
      – Revetahw
      4 hours ago






    • 3




      She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
      – Honorary World Citizen
      3 hours ago








    • 3




      +1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
      – Mindwin
      3 hours ago










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    It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
    – DJClayworth
    6 hours ago






    It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
    – DJClayworth
    6 hours ago






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    @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
    – Revetahw
    4 hours ago




    @DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
    – Revetahw
    4 hours ago




    3




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    She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
    – Honorary World Citizen
    3 hours ago






    She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
    – Honorary World Citizen
    3 hours ago






    3




    3




    +1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
    – Mindwin
    3 hours ago






    +1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
    – Mindwin
    3 hours ago














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    You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.



    If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.






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      You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.



      If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.






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        If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.






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        You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.



        If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.







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