A criminal conviction in Canada, with no suspensions, will last up to 80 years before being struck from the record as standard. Canadian criminal record checks conducted by searching the CPIC database are the only official way to perform a criminal background check on someone in Canada.

What shows up on a criminal background check Canada?

criminal record and judicial matters check includes applicable criminal convictions, findings of guilt under the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act , absolute and conditional discharges, outstanding charges, arrest warrants, and certain judicial orders.

How far back do employers look in a criminal background check?

Convictions older than ten (10) years for offences committed by an adult. Convictions older than Five (5) years (3years for NSW) for offences committed by a child.

Do Canadian employers do criminal background checks?

Types of Canadian Background Checks The most common type of background checks in Canada are criminal records checks, driving records checks, credit report checks, education verifications, employment verifications, professional reference verifications and Global Monitor Checks.

What kind of criminal background checks are there?

Criminal Background ChecksArrests.Convictions of felonies and misdemeanors.Court records (dockets, judgements, etc.)Warrants.Sex offenses.Incarceration records.