Investigation Services

All services are available in both official languages.

Our investigation services are comprehensive and designed to provide a complete service tailor-made to the needs of the client

• Assistance in preparation of Terms of Reference;
• Initial briefing of convening authority and HA;
• HA services where internal HAs are not available;
• Comprehensive Situational Assessment;
• An unbiased and interest-based approach to conducting investigations, ensuring all parties are fully heard;
• Identification and review of systemic problems which may exist within a unit/group which can contribute to complaint;

Comprehensive knowledge of and compliance with:

• Access to Information Act;
• Privacy Act;
• National Archive Act;
• Criminal Code of Canada;
• Human Rights Legislation;
• Treasury Board Policy;

Note:  Investigations are conducted and written in accordance with the Privacy Act. No additional severing is required.

Comprehensive reports including executive summaries, general overview, allegation by allegation review, conclusions and, where requested, recommendations.

Recommendations designed to rectify the root cause of the complaint, if warranted.

Debriefing session with convening authority and HA.

Large group of investigators allowing for group assignment in exceptionally large or complex investigations.

An internal review process ensuring that the conclusion is right the first time.

A complete infrastructure designed to support the investigation, including meeting rooms, secretarial services, transcription and accounting.

Tangible Benefits of Using CHR Inc.:

• Value for $
• Frees up person hours
• Reduces appeals
• Eliminates future conflict.