that is an automatic mail coz they have opened ur case.....it happens to me really often by this days and 2 weeks ago still background check so be nervous ...almost done...decline or approved .....check every day ur profile even if its no mail
In addition to general terrorist and criminal activity, they check your work sources - that's why you have to give contact information. There, they ask questions about your job, but also about you as a person.
as far as I know this is a security check. they confirm your police report/s and also run a check on certain database to check you are in good character. Lists such as sex offenders etc..
It is very common and normal here in the US and Im guessing its the same in Canada. Any job/lease agreement agency will run a background check on you.