To this point on the circular effect of the criminal justice system on a simple possession charge, an employer asks on employment forms, “Have you plead guilty to a criminal offence?” This a very typical question on that list of questions. Somebody who is able, a young black person in Toronto, Montreal or wherever, and has gone through and secured this relief through the pardon would have to answer that question in the affirmative, would they not?
On May 6th, 2019. See this statement in context.