Celebrating a Centennial:
The Evolution of Commissionaires

Our story is deeply entwined in Canadian history. Discover the key milestones, historical events, and people that helped shape who we are today.

Smarter security. Stronger communities.

We offer a range of dynamic training solutions
Security Guard Training, Customer Service Training, and more!

Commissionaires – Security, Fingerprinting, and more.


Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting

Commissionaires is RCMP accredited to capture fingerprints in Canada.
Criminal Record Checks (CPIC)

Criminal Record Checks (CPIC)

If you are based in Canada and need a basic name and date of birth based criminal record check (CPIC), the most convenient, discrete and fastest way is to apply online.
International Fingerprinting

International Fingerprinting

If you live outside of Canada, Commissionaires provides an international fingerprinting service for a RCMP certified criminal record check.
Pre-employment Background Screening

Pre-employment Background Screening

Commissionaires specializes in pre-employment screening and background checks of your potential employees.
Mobile Patrol

Mobile Patrol

Our mobile patrol team proactively patrols and physically checks your premises during times that are critical for you.
Security Guard Services

Security Guard Services

Our expert security guards prevent and diffuse issues, administer first aid, and manage security situations.
Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting

Commissionaires is RCMP accredited to capture fingerprints in Canada.

50+ locations across Canada.

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Canada’s premier security company providing fingerprinting,
criminal record checks (CPIC), security guarding, and more.

A Century of Service, A Celebration of Community and Culture 

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) celebrated the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires’ 100th anniversary as more than a milestone. While the centennial offers a chance to honour a proud legacy of service…

Celebrating Veteran Voices

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) hosted renowned photographer and storyteller, Trevor Godinho for his Honour Country Sacrifice portrait series in November 2024 and again in April 2025. This impactful series captures…

Commissionaires marks a century of service to Canada

OTTAWA, ON – On Friday, July 25, Commissionaires Canada will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The organization was founded in 1925 to create meaningful employment for veterans of the First World…

Security

Our Social Mandate

To provide meaningful employment that meets the needs of veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, their families and others who wish to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.



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Commissionaires offers background screening – like criminal record checks and fingerprinting – that can be required for employment, immigration, travel and more.