FAQ
Licensing & Confidentiality
Investigative Services
Legal & Reporting
Fees & Process
Licensing & Confidentiality
Is Sidney Black Investigations licensed?
Yes. Sidney Black Investigations is fully licensed and operates in compliance with Canadian law.
Is my consultation confidential?
Yes. All consultations and client communications are strictly confidential and handled with the utmost discretion.
Will the person being investigated find out?
No. Our methods are designed to avoid detection.
Investigative Services
What types of cases do you handle?
First and foremost, we solve mysteries. We handle a wide range of personal, workplace, and business matters. Our straightforward inquiries (e.g., verifying a company’s legitimacy, locating individuals) receive the same level of care and discretion as our complex investigations (e.g., fraud, suspicious deaths).
Do you provide surveillance services?
Yes- but we prioritize more cost-effective and less invasive methods whenever possible. This helps keep costs and risk of detection low.
Can you investigate my spouse or partner?
It depends on your objective. We do not take on work that enables or supports wrongdoing. If you require evidence for legal proceedings, we can assist. However, if you need help obtaining sensitive personal information (such as an address) without a legitimate and lawful purpose, the answer is yes- but we won't.
Do you conduct corporate investigations?
Yes. We regularly support organizations with a variety of investigative needs.
Legal & Reporting
Can your findings be used in court?
Yes. All investigations are conducted and documented with potential legal use in mind, ensuring our findings meet court standards.
Fees & Process
How much does a consultation cost?
Our one hour consultation is free.
How much does an investigation cost?
Costs vary depending on the specifics of each case- even cases that fall under a common category (e.g., Missing Persons, Background Checks). We operate on a flat-fee basis once your case has been assessed. The quoted price is the final price.
How long does an investigation take?
Timelines vary by case, though most move quickly. If timing is critical, let us know during your consultation. While we generally work on a first-come, first-serve basis, but we can often accommodate urgent matters. An estimated timeline will be provided during your consultation.
How do I get started?
Contact us for your free one hour consultation via:
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Phone: 613-857-3116,
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E-mail: lynda@sidneyblack.ca,
Or through our website contact form provided below.
Contact Our Team
You can speak with us in-person at our office in Ottawa, via e-mail, or over the phone. Our office is in Ontario, but we do professional, legal-standard work for clients all across Canada.
All correspondence is kept strictly confidential. For more information, please see our privacy policy.