Can you search public records in Canada?

Can you search public records in Canada?

The subscription website www.ancestry.ca is available free at many public libraries. You can search many of our records, such as census and immigration records, as well as some military records. Click on the Search tab, then select Card Catalogue to see the full list of Canadian sources.

Can I look up someone’s criminal record in Canada?

An RCMP background check is the only official way to perform a criminal background check on someone in Canada. The RCMP database is the only information network in Canada which has access to criminal records. Obtaining an RCMP background check normally involves a fee.

How do I find information on someone in Canada?

Name / Phone The Canada411.ca™ main search box (Simple Search) allows you to search by Name or Phone Number. Canada411.ca™ will try to match your search suggestions with residential listings of people in Canada based on the information you supply.

Can you search someone’s criminal record in Ontario?

Only legal way is through court documents Strict privacy laws that limit access to the 4.2 million criminal records in the Canadian Police Information Centre to police and certain agencies make it almost impossible to obtain the criminal conviction record of an individual without their authorization.

Are criminal records public Ontario?

In general, once process is issued (meaning an Information is sworn and an arrest is made or a summons is served), criminal court files and documents are publicly accessible, unless legislation, a common law rule or a court order restricts access.

Are police reports public record Ontario?

Members of the public have the right to request records containing their personal information from the Ontario Provincial Police or a municipal police service.

Can I find out if my boyfriend has a criminal record?

People can approach the Police proactively and ask about their new boyfriend or partner’s past police record. This is known as the “right to ask”. Police also have the right to disclose information without being asked to women under certain circumstances, known as the “right to know”.

How do I find court records in Ontario?

You can access your file at the Court Services Division counter at the courthouse where your matter is proceeding. Ontario court addresses are listed on the Ministry of the Attorney General website.