The facts, found. The truth, documented.
ELM Investigations turns uncertainty into evidence. Discreet, lawful investigation across Ontario — built to hold up when the answer actually matters.
Capabilities, built around the question you need answered.
Every engagement is scoped to your situation and documented to a standard that survives scrutiny — in negotiation, in the boardroom, and in court.
Surveillance & monitoring
Discreet physical and mobile surveillance that establishes patterns, locations, and activity — clearly documented with time-stamped evidence.
Learn more → CAP-02Background & due diligence
Verify who you are dealing with before you commit. Identity, history, affiliations, and red flags — gathered lawfully and reported plainly.
Learn more → CAP-03Corporate & fraud
Internal theft, false claims, conflicts of interest, and misconduct — investigated quietly and reported in a form your counsel and HR can act on.
Learn more → CAP-04Litigation support
Evidence gathering, witness location, and field work for legal teams — produced to a court-admissible standard, with testimony available where needed.
Learn more →A disciplined intelligence cycle — not guesswork.
Every case runs through the same four stages, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.
Listen & scope
A confidential conversation about your situation. We tell you what is realistically possible and agree on a clear objective before any work begins.
Strategy
We design an approach matched to the question and the budget — lawful, proportionate, and built to produce evidence that holds up.
Investigate
Surveillance, records, and field work executed discreetly, with the situation reassessed as facts come in rather than forced to a conclusion.
Report
A clear, organised report with documented evidence and timelines — ready for your decision, your counsel, or the court.
The same standard, whoever is asking.
Most of our work falls into three groups — each with its own pressures, all needing the same thing: facts they can rely on.
Individuals & families
Matrimonial, custody, and personal matters handled with care and total discretion — for people who need certainty in a difficult moment.
Businesses
Fraud, internal theft, claims, and due diligence for owners and managers who need to protect the organisation without fuss or exposure.
Legal professionals
Evidence, witness location, and field investigation for counsel — produced to a court-admissible standard and delivered on your timeline.
Not sure where to start? Just ask.
Every consultation is free, confidential, and obligation-free. Tell us what you need to know — we'll tell you what's realistically possible.