Section 31.4 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 31.4 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Presumptions regarding secure electronic signatures. It is under Documentary Evidence of Part I of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Presumptions regarding secure electronic signatures
The Governor in Council may make regulations establishing evidentiary presumptions in relation to electronic documents signed with secure electronic signatures, including regulations respecting
(a) the association of secure electronic signatures with persons; and
(b) the integrity of information contained in electronic documents signed with secure electronic signatures.
See also:
– Section 31.3 Canadian Evidence Act (Presumption of integrity)
– Section 31.2 Canadian Evidence Act (Application of best evidence rule — electronic documents)