
NORTH AMERICAN PRIVATE INVESTIGATION AGENCY
Raven Research & Investigations
Your trusted partner in discreet, efficient, and honest private investigation services.
Serving Clients Across North America
Raven Research & Investigations is a licensed Canadian private investigation agency offering confidential research and field services across Ontario, Canada, and the United States. If you are looking for a Private Investigator near you, our team operates in cities like Toronto/GTA, Barrie, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Montreal, Kingston, and Ottawa.
We specialize in probate genealogy services / heir hunting / heir tracing, genealogical research, surveillance, skip tracing/locate searches, background searches, T.S.C.M. Bug Sweeps, and OSINT.
Why Clients Choose Raven Research
96% locate success rate on skip tracing and heir research
Flat-rate pricing — no hidden fees
Proprietary databases exclusive to the investigative industry
Trusted by corporate, legal, private, government, and insurance professionals
Licensed, insured, and operating across Canada and the U.S.
Our Process
Submit a Request — We are the only PI agency in Canada that offers fully online booking & payment.
Comprehensive Research — We access national, international, and industry databases.
Verified Report — You receive a clear, confidential summary of our findings.
Current turnaround time: 5–30 business days, depending on caseload and case complexity.
Our Services
Surveillance (Private & Corporate)
Whether you need to locate a debtor, verify an heir, or confirm hidden assets, our team provides fast, discreet, and accurate results backed by experience and integrity.
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Start your investigation today — confidential, efficient, and discreet.
We welcome everyone, always.
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Private/Family
We offer a variety of services for private clients looking to obtain answers. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the results you need, with your budget in mind. Whatever you are searching for, our expertise and tools are at your service.
• Child Custody Related Surveillance
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Corporate/Legal
Our services help our corporate clients with insurance fraud, WSIB claims, locating and interviewing witnesses, labor disputes, undercover work, research, skip tracing, property searches, social media and OSINT research.
• Estate Locates /Heir Tracing
• WSIB
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Training Courses
Our extensive training program offers a range of courses designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for various roles in the security industry. Our courses proudly meet the criteria set by the Ministry of the Solicitor General in Ontario.
• Ontario Security Guard Course
• First Aid & CPR Training Level C + AED
• Ontario Private Investigator Course
• Dual : Security Guard + Private Investigator
• Online Use of Force and Cooperative Handcuffing
✺ Click here for useful links on How to Become a Private Investigator & Security Guard in Ontario ✺

At Raven Research & Investigations, our strength lies in the diversity of our investigator roster, drawn from all walks of life. This unique blend enables us to meticulously handpick the best investigator for each job. Whether it's research, skip tracing, background searches, or surveillance, our team's varied backgrounds contribute to a comprehensive & adaptable approach to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Trust Raven for an inclusive and dynamic team that brings a wealth of perspectives to every investigation.
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11+ Years Experience
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300+ Clients Worldwide
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1200+ Assignments
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