{"title":"Home page","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"general-investigations","title":"General Investigations","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eActivity Checks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eActivity Checks are performed which serve to obtain and provide important factual information about the actions of an individual.  These checks can be value added for an employer or individual seeking information about someone.  It is a verification method at a given point in time.  Examples would be an employee claims they are injured or sick.  They call in using sick time continuously or they are physically active when they claim they have physical limitations.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTenant Background Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis is a service provided by Yorkey Investigation for Landlords and Property Managers.  If due diligence is done for lease agreements on potential renters the risk to the landlord will be reduced in terms of checking to see if the potential renter pays on time.  This will assist in avoiding future or potential trouble.  Yorkey Investigations will only conduct  authorized tenant screening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGeneral Background Investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA general background investigation is one that, if successful, allows you to have better understanding as to the credibility and the credentials of either a person or business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe purpose for this type of investigation has to be for legal reasons and must be based upon a need for that information to allow you to make a decision and have a better understanding of the subject of your inquiry.  The term general background is used in the broadest sense and can include an investigation into your spouse, business partner or employee where suspicious activities and concerns have caused you to question their integrity and trust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLocating Persons and Property\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eYorkey Investigations assists in locating people and property.  We attempt to locate missing persons, finding long lost relatives, finding someone for issuing a statement of claim and witnesses to name a few. Yorkey assists with locating property assets such as titles to homes, boats or vehicles. We tailor the investigation to meet your needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yorkey Investigations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41669437554855,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7042\/1927\/products\/image_5b8262bd-812b-4c88-8135-14213ce0f11d.jpg?v=1636042090"},{"product_id":"legal-support-services","title":"Legal Support Services","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTrial Preparation Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations provides a service for lawyers and paralegals to learn more about the background of your adversaries in legal matters and to assist in gathering evidence. A leading construction lawyer has recently been quoted as saying that he would not advise a client to proceed into litigation without first having a private investigator complete an asset investigation to ensure the viability of a successful lawsuit. Therefore, no matter which investigation agency you choose, it is beneficial for you and your client to investigate your adversary. At Yorkey we have many years experience in the preparation of files for trial.  The goal at Yorkey Investigations is to assist you in clarifying issues and developing the necessary evidence so that you will be ultimately successful in the resolution of your case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe go to great lengths to ensure the evidence developed is legally acquired. It is counterproductive to illegally develop bank account information only to have your case thrown out of court. However we have the experience to know where to look where records available to the public, might lead to the information you require for your action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCivil Litigation Searches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA Civil Litigation search involves searching the various courts for non-criminal lawsuit filings. This will determine if someone has issued a statement of claim against someone or if the individual in questions has ever been sued.  These types of searches assist in establishing insight into the character of the individual being investigated.  Yorkey Investigations provides this service whether it is a stand alone request or whether it is part of a larger scale investigation.  A paper trail can begin with this type of search.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWitness Locates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations provides a legal support service regarding witness locates for lawyers and paralegals.  The purpose is to find key individuals to support their civil or criminal cases.  Whether it be finding a witness for trial, for interviewing or finding a client that has disappeared the staff at Yorkey can assist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWitness Interviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe witness interview is important to obtain information that will be useful to the criminal case. The most important type of witness for the defence case would be a fact witness.  This witness could be the link to substantiating the factual story surrounding the case.  This witness could be an eye witness to an event.  This interview can be conducted over the telephone or in person depending where they are located. The questions will either follow a technique for questioning a witness or be scripted. The results will either be reflected in an oral statement that the witness will sign or by recorded statement taking. The key to building the truth is from factual relevant evidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWitness Credibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations will provide background checks for lawyers who need to ensure the credibility of a witness.  The witness maybe testifying at trial and their character, background, competency and reliability must be verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Claims Court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations can help individuals with gathering information for litigation purposes when making a claim in small claims court. Yorkey provides a locate service for finding someone because there has been a judgment issued against them.  Locating a contractor who has performed poor workmanship or the contractor disappears with the deposit or payment that has been made in full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yorkey Investigations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41669438865575,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7042\/1927\/products\/image_168e23b4-e89e-4dfb-9455-cf4b7108754f.jpg?v=1636005198"},{"product_id":"genealogy","title":"Archives \u0026 Historical Research","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations has an extensive background in Genealogical Research, Bill C-3 application support, and is listed with the Archives of Ontario as a private researcher. Whether you are researching family tree history, locating lost relatives, searching military records, or looking for a property of historical significance, we can assist you with the expertise we have developed over our many years of experience. 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Without a pre-employment policy it could potentially interfere with an organizations ability to meet its organizational objectives. Yorkey provides background services for pre-employment screening to include a Commercial Business Report, Criminal Record \u0026amp; Sexual Offender for Vulnerable Persons, Credit Bureau Report, PPSA, Bankruptcy History, Credential Verification, Personal References, Prior Employer, and Court Record Check. We look forward to assisting you with your Human Resources needs both with respect to pre-employment screening and possible WSIB issues that may follow after hiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReal Estate Issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA vendor or realtor can be faced with litigation for non-disclosure and concealment in Ontario. Your legal representative can bring a Motion before the Court to obtain an order under -- Rule 32 – Inspection of Property. This would allow you the right to attend with your expert and investigator. It has been our experience that when a claim of this nature made the onus is on the accused to prove their innocence. The need for a through background investigation to go along with an inspection is paramount for your defence. We look forward to assisting you with your Real Estate investigation needs. Whether you are acting in your defence of such claims or you have been a victim of this type of loss the need for an investigation in preparation for trial is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEmployment Issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYorkey Investigations provides a service to employers who suspect their employees are stealing from them.  Sometimes it is a rumour, other times it is a shortage in inventory, in other cases an employee quits and steals intellectual property or clients from their previous employer. The employee who was hired and trusted possibly lied on their resume. The following statistics provide some insight into the problem.  9% of all job applicants falsely claim they have a university degree, list false previous employers or identified jobs that did not exist. 34% of all applicant forms contained outright lies about experience and education and the ability to perform essential functions of the job. 11% of job applicants misrepresented why they left a former employer. Catching these types of issues pre or post employment is a key to an employer’s success!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInsurance Support Services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe are a private investigation agency owned and operated by a former adjuster\/examiner from the insurance industry. Having twenty three years experience hiring and directing many investigations in the past for claims purposes, our experience maybe of benefit to your insurance company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur Private investigation Agency can provide a service for your claims and risk management departments to learn more about the background of your adversaries in legal matters and to assist in gathering evidence. 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