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8 Best Background Check Sites of January 2026 Money
We list the best background check sites of January 2026, including TruthFinder, instant Checkmate, Backgrounds Online and Checkr.
https://money.com/best-background-check-sites/
Vulnerable sector checks Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vulnerable sector checks On this page A vulnerable sector check is a police information check plus a check to see if a person has a record suspension (pardon) for sexual offences. Vulnerable sector checks were created in 2000 to protect children and vulnerable persons and is governed by section 6.3(3) of the Criminal Records Act.
https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/vulnerable-sector-checks
Best Background Check Companies for Employers in 2026 GoodHire
Learn how to run a background check for employment to make informed, fair, and compliant hiring decisions Background checks can be used by employers, landlords, and individuals to learn more about criminal records, driving history, credit, and more. Employers may conduct background checks as part of their hiring process to make informed decisions and reduce risk.
https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/best-background-check-services/
15 Best Background Check Software in 2026 [Free + Paid] - Recruiterflow Blog
15 Best Background Check Software in 2026 [Free + Paid] You know you need background check software. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? We’ll help you with that. This comprehensive comparison guide simplifies selection by highlighting key features and pricing for leading background check tools.
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Criminal Background Checks for Employment [2026]
Criminal background checks are often part of the hiring process and may even be required for new hires if your company is in certain regulated industries or serves vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, or the disabled. At iprospectcheck, we provide employers across various industries with accurate and compliant criminal background checks.
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Police Record Checks- Toronto Police Service
Police Record Checks Register for an Adult Police Record Check Apply Here Inscrivez-vous pour un compte de vérification de casier judiciaire pour adultes. Postulez ici Already Have An Account? Log In Here to submit a new record check request Vous avez déjà un compte?
https://www.tps.ca/services/police-record-checks/
The World's Easiest Background Checks Certn
Meet the future of background checks. Certn is the screening platform built for the dynamic needs of business. With the world’s easiest background checks, you can modernize your workflows and reduce time-to-hire by up to 80%. A revolution in screening tech.
https://certn.co/
Employment Background Checks & Screenings First Advantage
Background screening or the process of performing a background check, consists of researching and consolidating a variety of employment, educational, criminal, financial, and other records about an individual or organization for the purpose of evaluating that individual for employment purposes. Pre-Employment Background Checks Easily perform pre-employment background checks and background screening for your employees and contractors.
https://fadv.com/solutions/employment-background-checks/
Record Checks and Suspensions Pardons - Peel Regional Police
IMPORTANT NOTICE Commencing July 7, 2025, we will be closed for all in-person service at 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton (Sir Robert Peel Centre) due to upcoming construction. Only those requiring fingerprints for Vulnerable Sector Record Checks and Adoption will be accommodated in-person at 11 Division located at 3030 Erin Mills Parkway, Mississauga on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m.
https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/services/record-checks-and-suspensions-pardons.aspx
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Police Record Checks - York Regional Police
In order to minimize wait times at the Police Record Check Unit, record check applicants are encouraged to apply online. To learn more about online police record checks and electronic delivery, see our Online Police Record Checks page. If you are unable to apply online or require fingerprinting services, please book an appointment with the Police Record Check Unit: The Police Record Check Unit has moved to York Regional Police...
https://www.yrp.ca/en/services/Record-Checks.asp
Police Information Checks
Police Information Checks Online Application Processing Police Information Checks are processed in date order. We are currently experiencing high volumes. We will not respond to status inquiries unless a full month has passed from the date your application was submitted. Once you have applied, please be sure to follow any further instructions you receive.
https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/police-information-checks.html
CLEAR - Investigation Solution Thomson Reuters
Child and family services Locate individuals who are not making mandatory payments and increase the amount collected in unpaid child support by closing more cases. Manufacturing Perform know-your-vendor processes, supply chain risk management, and due diligence on new and existing business partners to safeguard your company from potential risky and fraudulent vendors.
https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear
Police Record Checks Durham Regional Police Service
This is a basic police record check that provides criminal convictions. The CRC will include criminal convictions in Canada and summary convictions for the past five years; criminal convictions and findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act if reason for application is for a position with a government agency.
https://www.drps.ca/online-services/police-records/police-record-checks/
6 Ways to include Background Checks in your 2026 Budget Aequivalent
Setting a budget for background checks can be challenging. Questions such as “How much screening do we need?”, “What are the minimum checks that need to be done?” or “How do we show the return on investment?” are common during budget discussions, especially when resources are limited.
https://www.aequivalent.ch/6-ways-to-include-background-checks-in-your-2026-budget/
Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) London Police Service
- You must live within the City of London at the time you submit your form - Two pieces of valid government issued identification, one of which must have your: - Full name - Date of birth - Photo - Signature If your current London address is not on your identification you must provide proof of your London address.
https://www.londonpolice.ca/services/record-checks/level-3-vulnerable-sector-check-vsc/
CEO Launches Multi-State 'More Than a Background' 2026 Campaign to Remove Hiring Barriers for People with Criminal Records
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launches the "More Than a Background" 2026 campaign. Building on the success of its original effort, the 2026 campaign is a policy-driven, multi-state initiative to ensure justice-impacted people can access identification, meet basic needs, secure meaningful employment, and build economic independence.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ceo-launches-multi-state-more-than-a-background-2026-campaign-to-remove-hiring-barriers-for-people-with-criminal-records-302666887.html
Online record checks City of Winnipeg
Police record checks To apply for an online police record check you must be a resident of Canada. Youth applications are accepted. Only Winnipeg residents over the age of 18 may apply online for a vulnerable sector (vs) check. Those under the age of 18 are only eligible for a criminal record check.
https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/online-record-checks