QUOTE(cmartyn @ Jul 27 2007, 09:02 PM)

I don't think the process has changed. The Police certificate had to be mailed to the NVC when we applied almost 3 years ago. I doubt you can get a simple namecheck outside of Canada. You will need to do a full boat fingerprint check which will take about six months to process.
Well, my Brother in Law got his Canada Wide Police check here in Calgary last month. They happened to be visiting here for a week - however, we did ask what he would have to do to obtain it from the U.S. (as they were very busy and only here for a week).
It is entirely possible, in fact they actually sent me an email with complete instructions on how to do it. Chikadee I will be happy to forward the email to you, just send me a pm. Barring that I would recommend you contact your former hometown police service.
Also I remember seeing a thread in the Canada forum last week, someone not in Canada who was able to do the check via the Winnipeg Police Service.
RCMP checks take much longer.