going to canada with a police caution

[Annie456]

I am going to canada in a few months with someone who has a police caution. what is the law regarding this? does it need to be declared before getting there and if not, what is the process. She works ina profession that requires her to be 100% honest with things like this even if it's "not likely" that she will get caught. She can't take any chances. Does anyone have any experience of this?

[dzug]

What nationality is she?
Wiil you be travelling via the USA?

If she is British and not travelling via the USA the question will not be asked. In fact, nationality is probably irrelevant. it's not the sort of thing Canadian immigration officials asl holiday makers.

Via the USA, she needs a US visa which 'a few months' is a bit too short to be certain of getting.

[Annie456]

she's british and will be flying directly to canada.
Thanks for your help.

[dzug]

I've discovered more since my first answer - Canada is only interested in real convictions, not cautions.

How they know if you have any I'm not sure - they don't seem to ask and I doubt if we share the totality of police records with them.

If you have a conviction for a minor crime less than 5 years ago you are not supposed to enter (10 years for a major crime, but you can apply for 'rehabilitation' after 5 years and at any time you can plead a compassionate case.)