Founded in 1988, Northwood & Associates is one of the leading investigative companies in Canada, providing a comprehensive portfolio of services nationally and abroad. Our clients include government agencies, national and international corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies and law firms.

Our Resources and Our People

We have a vast range of resources available to us that, along with our affiliation with an international network of investigation specialists, provides for prompt, efficient and in-depth attention to your needs. We pride ourselves on our time-tested and sound investigative techniques which, supported by state-of-the-art surveillance and computerized technology, enable us to offer you a reliable, intelligent and dedicated service.

Our associates are reputable, experienced individuals, offering a strong and diverse
background in investigation. We conduct our strategic investigations with the highest degree of confidentiality, prudence and professionalism, and can be relied upon to maintain an ethical perspective without sacrificing performance or quality.

Our commitment is to provide our clients with the most comprehensive information
possible to make informed decisions. In short, whatever the nature of your assignment, we are confident we can provide precise, tailored solutions that will meet your needs.

Geographic Coverage

Northwood & Associates' corporate headquarters are based in Markham, Ontario. National coverage is achieved through licensed investigators in the Western region of Canada, the Prairies and the Maritimes. International coverage is achieved through vetted operatives currently operating in excess of 92 countries.

We welcome the opportunity to be of service and to answer any questions that you may have. For assistance, please contact our corporate office.

Strategic Partnership and Technology Platform

Northwood & Associates formed a strategic alliance with MJM Inc., a U.S.-based investigative firm to launch a new web-based techonology platform in Canada - "CaseTrak." CaseTrak delivers outstanding benefits to claims officers and senior management through a secure web-portal. Clients can gain access 24/7 to monitor status of their investigations, view reports, video, photographs, etc. CaseTrak also provides a suite of case management reports to monitor the client's return on investments. CaseTrak not only delivers key components of an investigation, but also improves productivity and increased intelligence across the investigative process.

For a copy of our corporate brochure, please click below:
Northwood & Associates Fact Sheets (pdf file size: 2 MG)

For a copy of our Adjudicator Bulletin, please click below:
Northwood & Associates Adjudicator Bulletin - 2006 (pdf file size: 43KB)
Northwood & Associates Adjudicator Bulletin - 2007 (pdf file size: 43KB)