It's shocking how decades of a 'tough on crime' stance has created an entire population of Canadians who, due to past transgressions that might have been as minor as causing a noise disturbance, are not able to get decent jobs, advance in their careers, travel, volunteer in their communities, adopt a child, or generally enjoy the same rights and freedoms as ordinary Canadians. Before I get off my soapbox, let me state that there is a solution: companies like Dominion Pardons