I recieved a DUI in 2000, will I be able to travel to Canada?

Question

I recieved a DUI in 2000, will I be able to travel to Canada?

Answer 1

Despite the sanctimonious moralizing of other posters and the legal niceties that a DUI conviction CAN be cause for barring entry into Canada it is unlikely, especially if crossing by road.  I live within 3 miles of Canada and drive over the Lewiston bridge every couple of weeks to visit friends in Toronto.  I have a DUI from 2002 - more recent than yours - and have never been stopped from entering.  In fact my average time to get into Canada is about 1/10 the time to get back into my own country.  There is such a thing as Deemed Rehabilitation which allows the officers to clear you through if you have no other offenses and it's been a while.  Apparently the officers at my bridge at least all feel perfectly comfortable exercising that discretion.  I went over the Peace bridge once too and had no problem there either

Answer 2

They don't allow violent criminals like you in Canada.

Answer 3

No,a DUI is a criminal offence in Canada

Answer 4

Please read the section about "Criminal Inadmissibility" on the website below from Canada Immigration.

DUI is considered a criminal offence in Canada, and could prevent you from being allowed into Canada. To be able to enter, you must be deemed rehabilitated and unlikely to re-offend. Generally, you can apply for rehabilitation if five years have passed since the completion of your sentence.

EDIT: Despite the tone of his message, David is right. You are unlikely to get stopped for a DUI from 2000. As I mentioned, it COULD prevent you from coming in. 99% of the time, you will probably go in and out without incident.

If they do select you (for whatever reason) for a background check, it will likely show up, which could be very embarrassing if you are with others who are not aware of the DUI, or if you must be in Canada for business and are turned away. Which is why it may be useful to you to clarify the matter with the Canadian embassy or consulate before your trip.