I plan on visiting Canada next month, but recently I was informed that I need to get a Minister's permit for entry. I unfortunately do have a police record due to a few incidents when I was 18 and 19 but have been a law-biding citizen every since. Problem is the paperwork that Canada requires will take longer for me to get and process than the 30 days before my flight leaves. My questions are should I still take the flight knowing there is a chance I can be denied entry ? and is there any legit shortcut through all the paperwork required by Canada?