Check the details that matter.
Background Checks
Focused checks to verify relevant claims before a hiring, business or personal decision.
Make the next step an informed one
A Background Check Built Around Your Question
A background check can help confirm specific information someone has provided. You may need to verify a qualification, review stated work experience or clarify a business connection. Start with the claim that matters to your decision.
Facts Investigations discusses the purpose before proposing checks. We identify suitable sources, the information needed and any consent requirements. You will know which checks we recommend, why they matter and what to expect from the report.
Choose relevant checks
Which Details Need Confirmation?
The right scope depends on your purpose. A background check should address useful questions rather than collect every available detail about a person.
Employment History
We can discuss checking stated roles, employment dates and relevant experience with appropriate sources. For example, a former employer may confirm dates but decline to discuss performance. We record what the source actually confirms.
Education & Qualifications
A claimed course, degree or professional designation may need verification. We review the details supplied and consider confirmation through the institution or relevant register. Consent, record availability and the issuing organization affect the process.
References
Where appropriate, reference inquiries can explore specific work or personal claims. We consider how the referee knows the person and what they directly observed. Their opinion remains an opinion, even when it comes from a named source.
Court & Public Records
Relevant, accessible court records may help clarify a stated legal history. We review identity and case context before linking a record to someone. We include the case status and any recorded outcome to give you a clearer picture.
Business Connections
Public business records may help verify a claimed company role or connection. We compare names, dates and available registration details. We look at the recorded roles and dates to help you assess the business connection behind the proposal.
Personal Information Provided
You may want to verify specific claims before a personal commitment or household hiring decision. We discuss relevant inquiries and appropriate permission. The findings give you relevant information to consider before making that commitment.
We explain which checks are suitable before work begins. Official police screening, private research and reference inquiries serve different purposes.
Careful verification from the start
How We Approach a Background Check
Useful checking requires more than collecting search results. We assess the source, the person it concerns and how directly it answers your question.
Compare the Claim With Its Source
First, we identify the statement you need checked. We then consider an appropriate employer, institution, registry or other source. This keeps the inquiry tied to a clear question.
Check Identity & Context
Getting the right person is central to a useful check. Therefore, we compare available details and dates before making a connection. We explain how closely the details match and whether another check would help.
Follow Up on Gaps
A missing response or unclear record may need further inquiry. We discuss whether another source could help. You receive a clear account of what we checked and any useful follow-up.
For a separate records question, explore our investigative research services. A current workplace concern may instead call for corporate investigations.
Know what the work includes
A Clear Plan Before Checks Begin
We plan each background check around the questions agreed with you. As a result, the assignment has a defined purpose, budget and reporting scope.
Define the Purpose
First, explain the decision and the claims you want verified. Provide relevant names, dates and documents you are authorized to share. We will tell you what further information is needed.
Agree on Scope & Permission
Next, we discuss suitable checks, required consent, fees and timing. We also establish who will receive the findings. Sensitive information should have a clear connection to the agreed purpose.
Review the Results
Finally, we walk through the confirmed details, discrepancies and unanswered questions. You can ask about the source or request clarification. Any additional work needs an agreed purpose and scope.
Understand the basis of each finding
Clear Results You Can Review
Your background check report explains what we examined and what the available information supports. It also identifies gaps that may affect how you use the findings.
Keep Decisions Relevant
A discrepancy may have an innocent explanation. Consider clarification before drawing conclusions. For employment decisions, your HR or legal adviser can assess relevance and the rules that apply to your situation.
Confirmed Information
The claims checked, the sources consulted and the details those sources confirmed within the assignment.
Differences That Need Attention
Conflicting dates, descriptions or records, with context about the difference and any response available.
Questions Still Open
Unanswered inquiries, access restrictions, incomplete records and identity concerns that prevent a firm conclusion.
A practical conversation about your needs
Background Checks in Ontario
Facts Investigations is a licensed Ontario private investigation agency, founded in 2012 and based in Mississauga. We assist business and personal clients with focused inquiries.
Tell us why you need a background check and which details matter. We can then discuss a useful scope without promising access to every record.
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Questions before you decide
Common Questions About a Background Check
Select a question to learn about scope, consent and the difference between private inquiries and official screening.
What does a background check include?
The agreed scope may cover employment, qualifications, references or relevant public records. It depends on the claim and your purpose. We explain the proposed checks before starting, including the records, sources and permissions relevant to your request.
How does this differ from a background investigation?
A defined check tests a particular claim or set of details. A wider investigation may explore connected events, inconsistent accounts or a more complex history. During the initial discussion, we assess which approach fits the question you need answered.
Is the person’s consent required?
The requirement depends on the check and its purpose. For example, Ontario police record checks require the individual’s consent. We review permission and access requirements before proposing work. We explain the requirements for the checks you need.
Does private research replace an official criminal record check?
No. Public records research does not replace the police check an employer or organization requires. Confirm the required type with that organization. If a fingerprint-based check is needed, consult police or an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting provider. We can help clarify which service fits your purpose.
Who handles vulnerable sector checks?
In Ontario, applicants use their local police service. The position must qualify, and the person must consent. A private inquiry is not a substitute. The RCMP explains eligibility and the process in its vulnerable sector check guidance.
Can a check include credit information?
Credit information requires an appropriate purpose and authority, including consent where required. Tell us why it is relevant so we can discuss whether a suitable route is available. Private bank records require a separate lawful basis for access.
How much does the work cost, and how long will it take?
Rates typically range from $75-$150+ per hour, depending on the scope and complexity, plus any applicable expenses needed to carry out the assignment. Some checks may be quoted per search or project. We explain the price and likely timing before you proceed, including any records fees or follow-up.
How will you explain the results?
We set out the checks completed, the information confirmed and any details that need another source. If a record is incomplete or a source has not replied, we say so clearly. You can then decide whether further checking would be useful.
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