police record

[sonia 123]

last conviction 1998 i want to go to canada because of tight security all internetional holiday makers are subject to a advance persons identity record.i dont know if this would show my police records. i dont really want to phone the canadian embassy and open up a can of worms, can any one advise me heeelp .....

[dzug]

You need to contact the Embassy.

Depending on the offence you are deemed rehabilitated after 5 or 10 years. You can also apply for rehabilitation if you are in the 5-10 year bracket for a more serious offence.

Whether any of this would show up in Canadian immigration records when you arrive I don't know. Unlike the US they don't seem to make a big show of this and AFAIR they don't ask on arrival.

Have read here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/conviction. html

[dzug]

However API does NOT contain your criminal record

What Information is Given to CIC?
API/PNR is the same information that officers normally obtain through the examination of your travel documents and tickets. The critical difference is that CIC receives this information before your aircraft arrives in Canada.