Private Security in Quebec City

Both are covered by the same BSP licence class in Quebec — the difference is the client and the operating model. Private security work is for individuals, families, executives and private events: the emphasis is on discretion, presentation and confidentiality, with bespoke planning per mandate.

Only if it fits the environment. Most private mandates use plain-clothes officers in business attire or hospitality dress. Uniformed presence is appropriate at residential estates with deterrence requirements, but never inside a hotel lobby or private club where discretion is the goal.

No. Quebec law restricts armed security to a very narrow set of permits and use-cases that almost never apply to private mandates. Our private officers operate unarmed — which is the standard for private security across Canada.

Yes. We routinely sign client-supplied non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements as part of private engagements, and we operate under a standing internal confidentiality policy regardless. Client names and details are never disclosed.

Yes. Many of our private clients move between Quebec City and Montreal, and we coordinate seamless transitions across our two operational teams — same officers where continuity matters, briefed teams where rotation is appropriate.

Yes. For weddings, galas and major family events we send a supervisor for venue advance — site walk, parking layout, exit routes, vendor list, briefing for the active officers — usually 48 to 72 hours before the event.

We accept engagements through legal counsel, family offices, personal trustees, private travel coordinators and direct individual retainer. Billing and contracting can be structured through whichever entity the client prefers.

Four hours is our standard minimum. For ongoing private retainers we structure monthly or annual coverage. For travel-based mandates we operate per-day with a four-hour daily minimum.