Section 41 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 41 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Solemn declaration. It is under Statutory Declarations of Part I of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Solemn declaration
Any judge, notary public, justice of the peace, provincial court judge, recorder, mayor or commissioner authorized to take affidavits to be used either in the provincial or federal courts, or any other functionary authorized by law to administer an oath in any matter, may receive the solemn declaration of any person voluntarily making the declaration before him, in the following form, in attestation of the execution of any writing, deed or instrument, or of the truth of any fact, or of any account rendered in writing:
I, _____________, solemnly declare that (state the fact or facts declared to), and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath.
Declared before me _______ at ___________ this __________ day of ___________ 19
See also:
– Section 40 Canadian Evidence Act (How applicable)
– Section 39.1 Canadian Evidence Act (Definitions – Journalistic Sources)