National DNA Data Bank
The National DNA Data Bank holds over half a million DNA profiles that assist investigators across Canada in solving crimes and identifying human remains. It helps identify or eliminate suspects, link crimes together, determine if a serial offender is involved, identify the victim of a crime, identify human remains and assist investigators, coroners and medical examiners to find missing persons.
Services and information
Criminal investigations
Learn about the use of DNA in criminal investigations, the investigative process and the DNA indices.
Humanitarian investigations
Learn about the use of DNA in humanitarian investigations, the DNA indices, the technology used and how requests are submitted.
Privacy of information
Learn more about privacy safeguards under the DNA Identification Act.
Partners
Learn about who assists the National DNA Data Bank fulfill its mandate.
Forms
Consult the forms used by law enforcement members for convicted offenders, victims and voluntary donors' submissions.
Statistics
Provides metrics about the National DNA Data Bank's activities including data about matches, DNA profiles, samples and endorsements received.
Annual reports
Consult the annual reports that highlight accomplishments and success stories. They report on progress made in scientific techniques, legislative changes and information sharing.
Legislation
Learn about the relevant legislation and regulations.
National DNA Data Bank Advisory Committee
Learn about the National DNA Data Bank Advisory Committee and its mandate.
Contacts
Contact the National DNA Data Bank
- Date modified: