On trial for offence non-criminal to Canada, no criminal record?

[winnifred]

I am waiting for trial in my home country for "Intentionally allowing people without legal immigration status living in my residence". Basically one of the tenants in my rental property did not have legal visa/ immigration papers and I didn't know until the police came to my door. The trial date has been pushed back by the court in my home country and it won't proceed until after the submission deadline of my immigration papers. I've received a recent clean criminal record checks from my home country and my lawyer thinks that all charges will be dismissed due to lack of evidence.

On the Background/Declaration they ask " Have you been convicted of, or are you currently charged with, in trial for, or party to a crime or offence, or subject to any criminal proceedings in any other country?"

I am debating where to answer "yes" or "no"....rather I don't really understand the inadmissibility criteria. My home country has allowed me to come to Canada for visits and etc, as well I don't think what I'm charged with at home would be considered a criminal offence here.

Any suggestions? What could happen if I answer "yes" or "no" ??????

 

[zardoz]

You have to answer yes, because this is true. However, you would then write a full explanation of a separate sheet of paper of the "offence". It is then up to CIC to assess whether it's capable of being matched to an offence in the Canadian criminal code. (Which it probably isn't). An updated PCC from your "home country" might show it and you don't want to be caught out. The PCC is only valid for a year.