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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Recommendation-Reclamation of Indigenous Names

BC Vital Statistics announced that residential school survivor or their family member, or an individual impacted by the Sixties Scoop, may be eligible to receive a legal change of name through the Vital Statistics Agency, including a waiver of legislated fees. In addition, new birth certificate and/or marriage can also be issued free of charge after the name change is [...]

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Creator, give us strength, courage, and humility so that we may work with one mind. Make us humble and grateful. Help us to work together collectively, honouring our Elders as teachers so that we may prepare our youth for the future. Provide us with inspiration and direction so that we may build [...]

What is Global Affairs Canada Authentication?

Global Affairs Canada authentication is a red stamp with an official’s signature on the front of an original, unaltered Canadian document. Authentication with Global Affairs is sometimes necessary before you can use a Canadian document in a foreign country for purposes such as visas, immigration, citizenship, and employment. The document for authentication must have an original, recognized signature or seal. [...]

Do I Need To Provide Request Letter For Fingerprinting?

If you have lived in a foreign country for a significant amount of time (generally 6 months for Canadian immigration), you can be requested to provide a police certificate when you apply for employment, visa, or immigration. If you choose to have your fingerprints taken for that purpose at a RCMP accredited fingerprint company, then you do not need a [...]

What Is the Document Control Number (DCN) on Your RCMP Criminal Record Check?

If you are asked to obtain an RCMP criminal record check for employment or visa purposes, you may be required to submit a Document Control Number (DCN) to your employer or department. A DCN is a series of 20-digit numbers associated with your RCMP criminal record check. This number is generated after your fingerprints have been submitted to the RCMP [...]

How to Overcome Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada?

Any foreign national that has a criminal record can be found inadmissible and thus barred entry into Canada. If you have a criminal record and need to enter Canada, you may be able to request entry under Criminal Rehabilitation. Criminal Rehabilitation means that the Canadian government finds that you no longer pose a risk of danger. As a result, [...]

How to obtain Canadian Name-Based Police Check Online?

A name-based police check, commonly called a CPIC check, is a quick way to obtain a Canadian police check. CPIC checks are conducted by a local police agency and uses only the name and date of birth of the applicant to search for any charges or criminal activity. The Fingerprint Room Inc. provides physical hardcopy CPIC check certificates within 24-48 [...]

The First Indigenous-Owned Fingerprinting Agency in Canada

The Fingerprint Room Inc. is proud to state that we are Provincially and Federally registered with the BC Metis Nation and the Federal Indigenous Business Registry of Canada. As the only accredited RCMP fingerprinting agencies across Canada that is Metis-owned, we are excited to provide our fingerprinting services and give back to the Indigenous communities for years to come! [...]

Different Fingerprinting Services in Canada

Fingerprinting is a critical service that plays a vital role in the criminal justice system. It involves the collection of unique biometric data from an individual, which is then used to identify them and match against a database of known prints. There are two primary methods of taking fingerprints: digital livescan and manual ink printing. Here, we will explore [...]

Types of criminal background checks in Canada

There are two types of criminal record checks in Canada that will determine if a person has been charged or convicted of a crime: Name-based criminal record checks Using names and dates of birth is the most common way to check a person's criminal history. Name-based criminal record checks are done checking against the RCMP's Canadian Police Information [...]

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