Learn How Crime Bill C-10 will result in an increase in Crime Rate On March 13, 2012, Canadian lawmakers approved Crime Bill C-10, also referred to the Omnibus Crime Bill.  Keep reading and you'll learn why the passing of the Crime Bill is a big mistake. Crime Bill C-10 Impact #1: Pardon Waiting Periods The approval of Crime Bill C-10 led to an increase in the amount of time that an individual with a criminal record must wait in order to qualify for a pardon. Individuals with summary offences now have to wait 5 years instead of 3 years to[...]