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Jan 5, 2024 · Innocence Canada’s mandate is to identify, advocate for, and exonerate individuals who have been convicted of a crime they did not commit and to prevent wrongful convictions through legal education and reform.
Innocence Canada’s mission is to identify, advocate for and support the exoneration of individuals who have been convicted of a crime they did not commit and to prevent wrongful convictions through legal education, advocacy, and justice reform.
Innocence Canada has helped to exonerate 29 innocent people since 1993. Click on the images below to read their stories.
Based in Toronto, Innocence Canada identifies, advocates for, and helps exonerate individuals who have been convicted of a serious crime which they did not commit and to preventing future wrongful convictions through education and justice system reform.
The path to a wrongful conviction begins with an innocent person being charged for a crime he or she did not commit. After being charged, the innocent person can choose to either plead guilty or not guilty.
Eligibility. If you have been convicted in Canada of a crime that you did not commit, Innocence Canada may be able to help. At this time, Innocence Canada is only accepting applications from applicants who have been: Convicted of a homicide offence and are innocent of that offence; and. Unsuccessfully appealed their conviction to their ...
Innocence Canada. 301-106 Front St. East. Toronto, Ontario M5A 1E1. Tel: 1-416-504-7500. Toll Free: 1-800-249-1329.
