Starting from:

CA$625

Background Investigations in Canada

We provide professional and discreet background investigations across Canada. Whether you're a legal professional, corporation, or private individual, our investigations deliver accurate, actionable intelligence—backed by advanced OSINT methodologies and strict compliance with Canadian privacy laws.


Core Background Investigation Services

Criminal Court Record Checks
Search provincial and higher courts for criminal charges, convictions, or dismissals.

Civil Court Record Checks
Identify past and ongoing legal disputes, judgments, and civil actions.

Divorce Record Checks
Access information on divorce proceedings via family court records.

Bankruptcy Searches
Verify insolvency records, including consumer proposals and bankruptcies.

Marital Status Confirmation
Confirm current marital status—single, married, separated, or divorced.

Residency Verification
Confirm current residential addresses.

Land Title Searches
Determine ownership of real property and identify liens, encumbrances, or transfers.

Personal Property Registry Searches
Investigate personal assets like vehicles and equipment for registered liens.

Employment Verification
Confirm a subject’s employment

Social Media & OSINT Profiling
Analyze online presence and activity for reputational risk or hidden affiliations.

Identity Verification
Use public and proprietary databases to confirm an individual’s identity.

Business Registration Verification 

Searching businesses across Canada.


Our Coverage:

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • North West Territories
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia

    Why Choose Us?

    Fully Licensed and Privacy Compliant
    Operating under FIPPA, PIPEDA, and all relevant legal frameworks in Canada.

    Global Reach
    Supported by national and international resources.

    No Hidden Fees, or Hourly Rates.

    Trusted by Legal, Corporate & Private Clients
    Serving law firms, insurance providers, businesses, families and individuals with investigative integrity and confidentiality.


    Get Started Today

    After purchase of our service, fill out the form and send to duncaninvestigations@mts.net   


    ⏱ Turnaround Time:

    Three to five business days.


    💳 Payment Options

    We offer multiple secure payment methods:

    • 💸 E-Transfer: Send to duncaninvestigations@mts.net
    • 🔗 Secure Payment Link: Request via email
    • 🏦 Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted

    Legal Framework for Background Investigations in Canada

    1. Federal Privacy Law – PIPEDA

    While PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) primarily governs the collection of personal information in commercial activities, it includes specific exemptions for lawful investigations—particularly those conducted by licensed private investigators. However, for personal background checks not related to a crime or breach of contract, a clear and specific purpose is required to qualify for this exemption. Examples have been provided below. Please ensure you include the purpose of your request in the form we’ve provided.

    It’s also important to note that PIPEDA does not apply to private family, civil, or court-related matters when investigations are not conducted for commercial purposes. This distinction is especially relevant to the services we offer.


    2. Use of Public Records

    We can lawfully gather and report on information from the following sources, provided it serves a legitimate investigative purpose because these are public records.   Most of the sources of records above are in the public domain. 

    • Court records (civil/criminal)
    • Corporate registries
    • Land title registries
    • Bankruptcy and insolvency records
    • Government-issued licensing databases
    • News archives and obituaries
    • Open-source social media content (if public)
    • No consent is required to access or use these records, but they must not be misued for harrassment, discrimination or character defamation.  

    3. Lawful Purpose Requirement

    PIPEDA and equivalent provincial laws require us to ask the purpose of the investigation before collecting data.  Examples of valid purposes for personal matters are noted below. 

    Some lawful purposes include the following: 

    • Investigating marital deception before marriage
    • Due diligence in family law disputes
    • Locating heirs or next of kin
    • Verifying history of someone entering into a personal agreement
    • Verifying history of someone in a family or personal matter
    • Assessing safety risks in family or personal disputes
    • Family matters
    • Civil matters
    • Criminal matters 
    • Checking out a partner
    • Legal Investigations
    • Checking out a business partner or business

    Whether you’re verifying a partner, screening a business partner, or protecting your organization, we provide the insight you need to make informed decisions—confidently and securely.

    Contact us for more information at 1-877-233-2002 for your specific needs or if you have an inquiry about the background investigations service.


    Osint Sleuth is a division of Duncan Investigations Inc.,  Duncan Investigations Inc., is the largest female-owned investigation business in Canada.   We are also an award-winning business; receiving awards for the Best Private Investigation Business in Canada from 2021 to 2025 by the Business Review Board.  We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and we are a licensed, bonded and insured business since 1989.