The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects people’s privacy. This means that no one can search or take someone’s things without a good reason. This is very important when collecting personal information or conducting surveillance on someone. People are usually safe from being spied on when they are in their homes, but not in public places. For example, if someone throws away their documents or materials to garbage, it’s not private anymore.
Admissible Evidence is the main challenge in Canada-wide investigation.
Should an investigation result in a court case, the investigator should be familiar with the Ontario Evidence Act and the federal Canada Evidence Act. These laws regulate the collection and use of evidence in a court of law.
Major Canadian legislation for private investigators
First of all there are the Canadian Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Criminal Code, the “Federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act” (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, the “Provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (FIPPA), the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (MFIPPA).
Other Relevant Legislation
Investigations may also be impacted by the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Labour Relations Act, 1995, the Provincial Offences Act, and the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
International cases typically cost more due to travel, coordination, and specialized expertise required. Costs vary significantly based on country, case complexity, and duration of investigation. Investigation Hotline provides transparent international pricing and works within your budget to achieve results.
International cases generally take longer than domestic investigations due to time zones, legal procedures, and cross-border coordination requirements. Simple database searches may complete within weeks while complex surveillance operations require months. We provide realistic timelines based on specific country and case requirements.
Investigation Hotline’s network spans North America, Europe, Asia, and other major regions worldwide. We have trusted partners in most developed countries with established legal systems. Contact us to confirm availability in your specific target country or region.
Yes, when properly collected through our international network using Canadian legal standards. Our partners understand evidence requirements for Canadian proceedings and maintain proper chain of custody protocols. Investigation Hotline ensures all international evidence meets admissibility requirements for your case.
