This article Canada: Signed, Sealed And Delivered (Via E-Mail): The Regulation Of E-Signatures In Canada deals with the use of e-signatures used in documents. Specific documents still require written signatures such as promissory notes, which are governed by the Bills of Exchange Act (BEA). Though e-signatures are convenient, it is still good practice to receive written authorization for e-signatures from the signing party.
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