Screening in Canada
National Criminal Record –
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Obtained from the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) and generally covers all provinces and territories within Canada. CPIC does not cover all levels of convictions. – Special disclosure and authorization form required and must be notarized along with copies of two IDs – Report shows Incomplete or Match of Information Provided based on what the applicant self discloses on their declaration of criminal record. – Criminal records are not returned with this search. – Fingerprints may need to be submitted, which may delay the turnaround time. • Provincial Search — when searched with a CPIC, is the most accurate nationwide search. – Address based search covering a province. The Provincial sources do cover all levels of convictions, but some courts or dispositions may not be included. – Recommended with the CPIC for a true nationwide search – Usually comes back the same day • ID Check thru Credit Bureau • Credit Reports • Motor Vehicle Records • Civil – Provincial Court Searches • Employment and Education Verification
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) www.priv.gc.ca
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