Yes, it is legal to hire a Toronto Private Detective. Any common or legal person is entitled to resort to a Licensed Private Detective. The purpose will be to "carry out the inquiries that are necessary to obtain, provide information and evidence on conduct or private events." REGULATORY REGULATION: IT IS LEGAL TO HIRE A DETECTIVE Private investigation is a professional activity that is regulated by Law, on Private Security. This law establishes the functions that detectives in Toronto can carry out, always hired by a legitimate third party for the investigation of personal events which are related to the following details:  Those related to the labor, economic, commercial or financial sphere. Or, in common to personalor social life. Only, the one that takes place in the houses or reserved places will be excepted. Gathering information aimed at guaranteeing the normal activities that take place in hotels, conventions, large commercial areas, large public venues, or similar