2007-01-03 07:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by canada 1 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your question is unclear, but yes, it is legal to require a background check. Many employers in Canada require a background check.
2007-01-03 07:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you mean by "background" check ... usually the person in question needs to give permission for someone to get information about them, unless it falls under the Freedom of Information Act (i.e. criminal convictions are a matter of public record that anyone can access). Also, information obtained from background checks are not supposed to be used to discriminate under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms but the information obtained may impact the outcome of why the background check was requested in the first place (i.e. someone who has a criminal record can't be bonded, etc. etc.)
Best answer I can give without knowing more details about the situation.
2007-01-03 19:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the purposes of employment for a bondable position back ground checks are perfectly legal, in any other forum you will need to consult you local police, or legal advisory board.
2007-01-05 13:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on who wants to do the background check, why they want to do it, and what information they are seeking?
Need a little more info here, EH.
2007-01-03 15:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by orzoff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that it is not only legal but necessary in many cases. And that also goes for across the globe.
2007-01-03 15:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by Barry 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Need more details.
2007-01-03 15:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by Look on the bright side. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋