This button links to the "History" page, which gives a list of the important dates in the forensic history of DNA and a brief description of events which took place on these dates. The second part of this page gives a list of important dates in DNA legislation in Canada.

This button links to the "Privacy & Security" page where it is explained that every effort has been made to balance a suspect's right to privacy with the need for police officers to collect evidence. It is also mentioned that all procedures of collection are consistent with the requirements of the DNA Identification Act regarding privacy, legal, ethical and human rights issues. We also list the DNA DATA BANK FACT SHEET: PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY AND SECURITY. In the second part of this section, the process for DNA sample collection is explained and the question of privacy has been addressed in four ways in the implementation of the National DNA Data Bank.

This button links to the "Legislation" page of this site. Here you will find two links to the Department of Justice Canada: The DNA Identification Act, and the Regulations.

This button links to the "Training" section of this site where you will find all the links to documentation and reference brochures to guide you through your DNA sample collection along with a description of a NDDB kit and a performance checklist. In this section you will also find the description of designated offences, a comparison of Bill C-104 and Bill C-3, a description of all possible forms used in the process of DNA collection, affidavit forms and a list of addresses and prices for training supplies.

This button links to the "Press Releases" section of this site. Here you will find links to a few of the National DNA Data Bank highlights.

This button links to the "Real Cases" section of this site where cases involving the use of DNA in solving crime are described.

Under Construction

This button brings you to a page where you will find several links to external organizations and agencies which are of interest to the NDDB. (Note: The NDDB is not responsible for the accuracy and content of information found on other websites).

This button links to the "Frequently Asked Questions" section of this site where you will find a summation of the questions asked during training sessions by the NDDB and the appropriate answers.

This button links to the "Technology" page of this site. A description of the robotic technology for processing and analysis of DNA samples is given along with a clarification of the two significant and mission-critical scientific technology components of the National DNA Data Bank operation: the Sample Tracking and Control System (STaCS™) and the COmbined DNA Index System, (CODIS).On this page you will also find links to two articles on the NDDB, a chart and processing steps on DNA.

This button links to the "Newsletters" page of this site where you will find links to DNA Data Bank sample collections project update.

This button links to the "Annual Report" section of this site where you will be able to access the annual reports of the National DNA Data Bank of Canada.

This button links to the "Statistics" section where you will find a monthly update of the National DNA Data Bank's statistics since it officially started on June 30th, 2000. Among these numbers, you will find out how many samples have been added to the Data Bank, the contribution of each province to the Data Bank, the number of hits between crime scenes and convicted offenders and the number of hits between crime scenes.