r/canadaguns • u/Silver_Ad2286 • May 28 '26

Application / Regulation advice Pal wait times

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I submitted my PAL and RPAL application in January 2025 and I'm still waiting for a decision.

For full transparency, I disclosed on my application that I received a conditional discharge for assault and robbery charges 16 years ago. The conditional discharge was completed over 15 years ago.

It's been 13 months with no update, so I contacted my MP for assistance, but they weren't able to help. I then emailed the Premier's Office, and shortly after, I received a call from the OPP. They advised that someone would reach out within a month.

That was 3 months ago, and I still haven't heard back. Every time I call for an update, I'm told the file is "on the area officer's desk" and that they'll email the officer.

Has anyone dealt with a similar delay involving older charges and a conditional discharge? What would you recommend as the next step to get a response or move the file forward?

Edit: im in ontario

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u/Infinite-Bill1072 May 28 '26

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you only supposed to disclose things that happened within the last 5 years?

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u/Diligent_Studio6763 May 28 '26

When I applied for my PAL in October I was curious about the same thing and when I called to ask they told me that C-21 had made it so that you have to answer to any charges or anything over the course of your whole life. I had a youth charge from 10 years ago so that’s why I called. No issue getting my PAL though!