A Police Vulnerable Sector Check is meant for persons who would be in a position of trust or authority with respect to a vulnerable person. Vulnerable persons include children, elderly persons as well other persons with cognitive, physical or emotional difficulties and puts them at risk of being exploited.  

Specifically a Police Vulnerable Sector Check will include:

Criminal convictions for indictable and hybrid offences for an indefinite period. Straight summary conviction offences will be reported for 5 years.  Convictions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act may be reported based on criteria set out in the Act.  In addition this level of check may report any outstanding criminal charges including warrants.  Absolute Discharges may be reported for 1 year, and Conditional Discharges for 3 years.  Court Orders (excluding Mental Health related Orders and Family Court Restraining Orders) may be included.  Finally, this level of check may include findings of Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Illness, and information relating to records suspensions/pardons or any non-conviction information.