Criminal Record Checks - Canada
Plan to Protect has partnered with the Alpha web platform, the online Canadian background screening web application.
The web application facilitates the ordering, processing, and delivery of Canadian searches in real-time, securely, accurately, and with confidence.
Our process supports Canadian Privacy legislation, Data Protection Laws and Human Rights that vary considerably from other countries, and may be different from province to province.
Criminal Record Checks
Who Needs a Criminal Record Check? : Plan to Protect® recommends anyone in a position of trust with children, youth or vulnerable adults – this would include volunteers, staff, leaders, and board members . A person in a position of trust would be someone that a vulnerable person or the organization trusts.
| Criminal Record Check Options |
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| Attendees |
Initial Screening |
Re-Checks/Renewals (every 3 years) |
| Adults born on or after |
Enhanced Criminal Record Check |
Enhanced Criminal Record Check |
| Adults born before |
VSC (Police Station) |
Enhanced Criminal Record Check |
IF: The applicant has on file a clear VSC result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, and the clear VSC result pertains to a position similar to the one for which screening is required:
- Secure a Criminal Record Check at:
- The RCMP or local police station; or
- An Enhanced Criminal Record Check from Plan to Protect® Screening
IF: If the individual works predominately with minors, and the applicant does NOT have on file a VSC result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, or the clear VSC result pertains to a position different from the one for which screening is required:
- Send them to the police station to get a Vulnerable Sector Check
- Renew every three years:
- Send them to the Police station, or
- An Enhanced Criminal Record Check from Plan to Protect®
Screening
| CPIC |
Canadian Police Information Check |
| Enhanced |
Enhanced Criminal Record Check searches the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) within the National Repository of Criminal Records, including Investigative, identification and Ancillary banks plus Local Police Records which includes Police Information Portal (PIP) based on the candidate's name and date of birth. The results provided are returned as Negative or Additional Check recommended. The Enhanced search will discover any Canadian Criminal Convictions that have not been pardoned or discharged as well as identifiers that additional information may be present related to the candidate. Search result details are not released to third parties, however, candidates identified by the Enhanced search are recommended to attend their Local Police Detachment for a detailed report or submit fingerprints. Candidates who obtain results independently from their Local Police may share results with the organization requesting a search. |
| VSC/VSS |
Vulnerable Sector Check |
Third party providers of Criminal Record Checks, including our Enhanced Criminal Record Checks cannot access the pardoned offender database. Plan to Protect® is recommending that you send new candidates directly to the police station to secure a Vulnerable Sector Check. Plan to Protect® Screening on the Alpha Web Platform is able to provide Enhanced Criminal Record Checks, however, they do not include the pardoned component of the VSC/VSS.
Enhanced Criminal Record Checks powered by Canpro Technologies.
Why Should You Choose Canpro Technologies?
Proudly Canadian: Canpro Technologies is a Canadian company dedicated to serving our community with integrity and efficiency. Trust a local brand that understands your needs.
User-Friendly Platform: Our platform is designed to be simple to use from any mobile device, laptop, desktop, or tablet.
No More Police Visits: Eliminate the need for inconvenient trips to the police station. Our online process ensures that checks can be handled virtually.
Chat Support: Have questions or need assistance? Our dedicated local chat support team is available to provide you and volunteers with the help you need.
Candidate Self Pay: Volunteers can now pay and manage their own background checks effortlessly, reducing administrative workload on your team and ensuring a pleasant process.
Affordable Checks: For just $22*, you can obtain a comprehensive and reliable criminal background check. Quality and affordability go hand in hand with Canpro Technologies.
*base price for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check, plus $3 if you select identity verification online. Option to do manual identity verification with no added charge.
Start Today: Getting started with Canpro Technologies is as easy as CLICKING HERE. Together, we can make volunteer and staff screening easy, efficient, and affordable.
Vulnerable Sector Checks
A vulnerable sector check is an enhanced criminal record check used to verify if an individual has a record suspension (formerly pardon) for sex offences. People who volunteer or have jobs where they are in positions of trust or authority over children or vulnerable persons can be asked to obtain a vulnerable sector check. Accurately referred to as Vulnerable Sector Search/Check (VSS), federal policy prescribes that these checks can only be initiated by the Canadian police service where the applicant lives.
Please note: If potentially relevant, locally-held information is located, the applicant will be referred to their local police service for further investigation and/or fingerprinting. The applicant's local police service will review any discovered materials for relevance to the application. ONLY police services may authorize the release of locally held police information.
