Section 31.1 Canadian Evidence Act
Section 31.1 Canadian Evidence Act 1985 is about Authentication of electronic documents. It is under Documentary Evidence of Part I of the act. The Evidence Act of Canada is an Act respecting witnesses and evidence.
Authentication of electronic documents
Any person seeking to admit an electronic document as evidence has the burden of proving its authenticity by evidence capable of supporting a finding that the electronic document is that which it is purported to be.
See also:
– Section 31 Canadian Evidence Act (Definitions)
– Section 30 Canadian Evidence Act (Business records to be admitted in evidence)