Certified Lie Detector Test Services
Certified lie detector tests across Canada, including the Northwest Territories — for private, legal, and corporate matters. Test in our examiner's office, have a mobile examiner come to you, or sit a secure online examination from anywhere. Most people come to us at a stressful moment wanting one thing: a clear, documented answer they can rely on.
Rely on professional, verified testing results.
What Is a Lie Detector Test?
A lie detector test, properly called a polygraph examination, is a psychophysiological assessment. It records the small, involuntary physiological reactions that occur while a person answers a structured set of questions, then analyzes those patterns to evaluate truthfulness on a specific issue.
What a Polygraph Measures
A modern examination tracks several physiological channels at once:
Thoracic respiration — breathing movement in the chest.
Abdominal respiration — breathing movement in the diaphragm and abdomen.
Electrodermal activity — changes in skin conductance (sweat-gland response).
Cardiovascular activity — relative blood pressure and pulse changes.
Peripheral vasomotor response — blood-flow changes in the fingertips.
Today's computerized instruments record all of these channels simultaneously, producing a synchronized set of charts for the examiner to score.
How a Lie Detector Test Works
A polygraph examination follows a clear, repeatable sequence. Knowing each stage in advance helps you arrive prepared and reduces uncertainty on the day.
Correspondence & Suitability
You begin by submitting the appointment request form. We ask about the situation and relevant medical history, confirm that you are suitable to be examined, and agree on the exact wording of every question before anything is scheduled. Nothing is asked during the test that you have not seen and approved.
Pre-Test Interview
On the day, you review and sign a consent form, then discuss the situation in detail with your examiner. You go through each question word for word, and the examiner explains how the instrument works so you feel settled before recording begins.
The Examination
The examiner connects you to the instrument and records your physiological reactions as you answer. Each relevant question is repeated at least three times across the charts, because consistency across repetitions is what makes the result reliable.
Analysis & Written Results
The examiner scores the charts and reaches one of three conclusions: NDI (no deception indicated / truthful), DI (deception indicated), or INC (inconclusive). You receive a detailed written report. If a result is inconclusive, our policy includes one complimentary retest under the stated conditions.
A typical examination takes between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours, depending on the number of issues and the complexity of the case.
Lie Detector Test Accuracy
Accuracy depends heavily on the examiner's technique and the test format. The figures below reflect single-issue testing under proper conditions.
Research-supported accuracy in single-issue testing
Each relevant question is repeated at least three times
Physiological channels monitored throughout the examination
Polygraph is among the most extensively researched methods
An honest note on accuracy:
These figures are research-supported in single-issue testing, not absolute guarantees. No examiner can promise "100% accuracy," and any provider who does is overstating what the method can do. A polygraph is a strong, structured tool that works best on one clearly defined issue — and that is exactly how we use it.
Why People Take a Lie Detector Test
People come to us for all sorts of reasons, but most situations fall into three groups.
Relationship & Trust
Suspected infidelity, a need to rebuild trust after a breach, or a wish for objective evidence in a personal dispute. A test can replace circular arguments with a documented, third-party result.
Workplace & Theft
Suspected staff theft, internal misconduct, or corporate compliance concerns where an employer or employee wants an impartial assessment of a specific allegation.
Legal & False Accusations
Support for a defence, a response to a false accusation, custody-related disputes, or documentation a lawyer can use as part of a broader case strategy.
Our Polygraph Services
We offer a full range of examinations for personal, corporate, and specialist needs.
Private / Personal Testing
For individuals and couples who need clarity in a personal matter, these examinations focus on a single private issue at a time:
- Infidelity and cheating concerns
- Statement verification
- Addiction verification (alcohol or drug use)
- Theft allegations
- Pre-marital concerns
Commercial / Corporate Testing
For employers and organizations conducting internal reviews, we support investigations and screening within the legal limits that apply to workplace testing:
- Pre-employment and periodic screening
- Internal theft and fraud investigations
- HR and misconduct issues
- Insurance fraud
- Résumé validity
Specialist & Online Testing
For legal, sport, and remote cases, we offer formats built around specific requirements and locations:
- Legal and court-related cases
- Sport and anti-doping integrity testing
- Mobile (home-visit) polygraph
- Online / remote polygraph
- Express testing
Not sure which examination fits your situation? View all our polygraph services or request an appointment and we'll confirm the right format with you.
Confirm Your FormatLie Detector Tests Across Canada — Including the Northwest Territories
We run lie detector tests right across Canada. Where we have an office, you can test in person at our standard rate. Where we don't — including many remote regions and communities — we send a mobile examiner to you or set up a secure online polygraph, so not having an office nearby doesn't mean you can't be tested.
In-Office Testing
A controlled, private examination room at our examiner's office, ideal when you can travel to a major centre and want the most standard testing environment.
Mobile Polygraph (We Travel to You)
Our examiner comes to a location of your choosing. This protects your privacy, removes travel for you, and is often the easiest option for sensitive personal or workplace matters.
Online / Remote Polygraph
For remote communities and anyone who can't reach an office, we conduct a secure, supervised examination over video call, following the same structured process as an in-person test.
Northwest Territories & Remote Communities
There may be no physical office near you in the Northwest Territories, but you can still be tested. We arrange a polygraph examination in the Northwest Territories through a mobile examiner, a secure online session, or the nearest certified examiner — whichever reaches you fastest while keeping the process private and properly conducted.
How Much Does a Lie Detector Test Cost?
The price depends on how many issues you need examined and how complex the case is. The ranges below are a starting guide; your exact quote is confirmed before you book.
Single-issue
examination
Two examinations
(Same session)
Multi-issue /
screening
- •Deposit: a non-refundable booking deposit of $200 secures your appointment and is applied to your total.
- •Retest: an inconclusive result includes one complimentary retest, provided the inconclusive finding was not caused by the examinee's own actions.
- •Cancellation: please give reasonable notice; cancellation terms are confirmed at booking.
Every booking starts with a free, no-obligation consultation through our form.
Why Choose Our Polygraph Services
Here's what you get with every examination:
- Certified, internationally accredited examiners
- Latest validated equipment
- Transparent, up-front pricing
- A detailed written report with every examination
- Mobile and online coverage across Canada
Confidentiality & Data Protection
We keep your information secure. Examination records are stored safely and retained or destroyed in line with applicable privacy rules, including PIPEDA. We release your results to you, and share them no further without your direction.
Why Clients Trust Us
Until we publish verified client reviews, here's what you can count on when you book:
You approve every question in advance — nothing is asked that you haven't seen and agreed to.
Testing is voluntary — you give written consent, and no one is pressured into an examination.
Single-issue focus — we test one clearly defined matter at a time, the format research supports most strongly.
One complimentary retest — if a result is inconclusive (and not caused by the examinee).
A free, no-obligation first consultation — before you commit to anything.
Privacy and dignity throughout — discreet scheduling and a respectful, judgment-free examination.
How to Book Your Lie Detector Test
Booking starts online and takes four steps, from your first enquiry to your written report:
Fill out the appointment request form.
Receive a suitability reply and agree on the wording of your questions.
Confirm your date and prepare for the examination.
Attend, complete the test, and receive your written report.
Our Certified Examiners
The accuracy of any examination depends almost entirely on the training, qualifications, and ethics of the person running it. Our examiners are certified, work to recognized international standards, and use validated, industry-standard computerized polygraph instruments.
American Polygraph Association (APA)
The APA sets a widely recognized international benchmark for accredited training and ethical standards in the field.
Canadian Professional Standards
In Canada, recognized professional bodies — such as the Canadian Association of Police Polygraphists (CAPP) — reflect the training and ethics expected of examiners working in this country, and Canadian examiners typically follow APA-aligned methodology.
European Polygraph Association (EPA)
The EPA contributes to methodology and quality standards recognized internationally among practitioners.
How to Choose a Polygraph Examiner
The examiner matters far more than the machine. Be wary if you notice any of these red flags when searching for polygraph services.
No professional membership — no recognized affiliation such as APA, CAPP, or EPA.
Non-accredited or online-only training with no verifiable credentials.
Unvalidated 'technology' — voice-stress analyzers, phone apps, or eye-tracking marketed as lie detection.
'Over-the-phone' or same-day-only 'testing' offers, which are common scam formats.
Suspiciously cheap 'discount' polygraphs that undercut the real cost of a proper examination.
No detailed written report — verbal-only results with nothing documented.
Legal Admissibility & Regional Rules
Understanding where and how polygraph results can be used in Canada, from criminal courts to private workplaces.
Is a Lie Detector Test Admissible in Court?
Polygraph results are generally not accepted as direct evidence in Canadian criminal courts. The leading authority is the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in R. v. Béland (1987), which held polygraph evidence inadmissible because it conflicts with established rules of evidence. That said, polygraph testing is widely used as an investigative tool — by police services, in insurance matters, and in civil disputes — and remains valuable for private and corporate purposes. Testing is always voluntary: no one can be forced to take a polygraph.
Polygraph in the Workplace
Workplace rules differ by province. In Ontario, Part XVI of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 prohibits an employer from requiring, requesting, enabling, or influencing an employee or applicant to take a lie detector test. Alberta and British Columbia have no equivalent employment-standards ban, but their private-sector privacy laws (PIPA) and human-rights and common-law privacy protections still apply. In every province, voluntary testing remains lawful when the person genuinely consents.
Polygraph in the Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories has no specific legislation on workplace polygraph testing. General human-rights protections and applicable privacy rules (including PIPEDA, in the commercial contexts it covers) provide the relevant framework, and any testing must be voluntary.
For a fuller breakdown of how results are treated across criminal, civil, and family matters, see our admissibility guide. This section is general information, not legal advice; for your specific situation, consult a qualified lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions we hear most often before an examination. If yours isn't covered, ask us through the form and we'll answer before you book.
Most examinations take between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours. Single-issue tests sit at the shorter end; multi-issue or screening sessions take longer.
Single-issue testing is research-supported at roughly 85–90% accuracy under proper conditions. No examination is 100% accurate, and we never present it that way — accuracy depends on the examiner's skill and a clearly defined question.
Nervousness alone does not produce a 'deception indicated' result. The examiner establishes your baseline first, and scoring looks at reactions tied to specific relevant questions, not general anxiety.
Yes. You review and agree on every question during the pre-test stage. Nothing is asked that you have not seen and approved in advance.
No. Polygraph testing is always voluntary, and you provide written consent before any examination begins.
Attempts to manipulate results do occur, and trained examiners are alert to them. A properly structured, professionally scored examination is designed to identify unreliable charts rather than be fooled by them.
Pricing starts from $400 for a single-issue examination and rises with the number of issues and the complexity of the case. You receive a clear quote before booking, and your first consultation is free.
Possibly — it depends on your circumstances. Tell us during the suitability stage so the examiner can assess whether testing is appropriate for you at this time.
Certain conditions can affect suitability. Disclose any relevant health information beforehand so the examiner can decide whether to proceed or adjust the approach.
No. The sensors are attached externally and are non-invasive. The process is comfortable, with no needles and nothing under the skin.
A support person may attend the building with you, but the examination itself is conducted privately between you and the examiner to keep the recording clean.
You receive a detailed written report once the examiner has scored the charts, within the timeframe we confirm at booking.
Ready to Find the Truth?
You don't have to stay stuck in uncertainty. We provide clear, defensible answers for personal, legal, and corporate decisions right across Canada — privately and professionally.