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My name is Gérald (Gerry) Gatien, President of Maverick Private Investigations Inc. We are based in Cornwall, Ottawa, and Montreal, and we operate across Canada. We are retired detectives with 28 years of service to the multicultural community with the Montreal Police Department. When I joined the force in 1988, I was a rookie with no street survival skills. In 1992, at Station 25 downtown, I sought out the most aggressive, savvy, and effective arresting officer on the team a

Do you need to give up your phone? A Simple (plain-language) guide to police asking for your smartphone (Tablet) and the Charter in Canada Your mobile device is not just a phone. It is messages, photos, location history, banking apps, contacts, and sometimes years of private life in your pocket. When police arrest someone, that device is often the first thing they want. Canada does not use Miranda warnings. Your protections come from the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freed

Settling Rental Disputes? Landlord-tenant disputes can become stressful, costly, and hard to resolve—especially when accounts conflict. Whether recovering unpaid rent or challenging a bad-faith eviction notice, strong evidence can turn suspicion into proof. This is where a licensed private investigator can help. Private investigators do not make legal decisions or replace lawyers, but they can lawfully gather evidence to help landlords, tenants, lawyers, or paralegals prepare

A skip trace is the process of locating a person who has moved, changed contact information, avoided service, stopped communicating, or is otherwise difficult to find.

Myths: What TV Gets Wrong About Private Investigators TV and movies often portray private investigators through dramatic stakeouts, instant breakthroughs, illegal wiretaps, and confrontations. In Canada, much of this is exaggerated, inaccurate, or illegal. Understanding common surveillance myths helps separate entertainment from professional reality. Private investigation is regulated by law, ethics, and strict procedures. Surveillance is only one tool, used carefully and law

Law section 34 Canadian Criminal code says, “you can defend yourself BUT ONLY reasonable and disproportionate measures” I know it does not make sense, but the force must be only if it’s reasonable and less aggressive than the suspect's aggression towards you. There is a ‘No KING your castle’ law here in Canada as it is in the United States. Know your rights! Knowing is half the battle! Lawyer Phillip Millar on a Canadian right to defend themselves, their family and their hom

If someone gives you a strange feeling, run, don't walk. Get into your car, lock your doors and show you are calling 911. Knowing right from wrong is half the battle! #maverickprivatei For all your investigative needs: www.maverickprivatei.com 514-475-2947 text or call Free consult 15 minutes for first time clients https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15WASCFKuD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1APrrgRLu2/?mibextid=wwXIfr Never give your real name, DOB, geographical location or school. Don't give people a roadmap to your life. If you choose to post a picture, take the location information off. Do not share your daily routines that could reveal your location. Predators are everywhere. Please share this vital tip with every family out there. The internet is a web of dark places and some creeps would love to find out personal informatio

Understanding Tenant Rights and the Role of Private Investigators in Ontario Evictions Navigating the complexities of tenant rights and eviction processes in Ontario can be challenging for both landlords and tenants. Understanding these rights is crucial to ensure fair treatment and compliance with the law. In certain situations, private investigators (PIs) can provide valuable assistance to both parties involved in landlord-tenant disputes. Below, we’ll explore how PIs can a

When you meet somebody for the first time, look at them straight in the eyes. If they look up to the right, they’re creating a lie. If they look to the left, they are recalling memories and most likely telling you the truth. If they look down, they are accessing emotions, and if they are lying, they feel bad. Private Investigations Inc. knowing is half the battle. Call or text at 514-475-2947 Respectfully yours, Gerry

Relationships thrive on trust, but sometimes doubt creeps in, leaving you with unanswered questions.

Hiring a private investigator (PI) can provide critical support when dealing with challenging personal, business or legal matters.