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AFFIDAVIT with respect to COPIES
(explaining the unavailability of originals)
The following form is to be used (together with a form
attesting the authenticity of the copy) where it is impossible or
not reasonably practicable to produce the original documents or
records sought.
I, ____________________________, knowing that I may
be prosecuted under the laws of ___________________________ for
intentionally making a false statement or affidavit, MAKE OATH AND
SAY AS FOLLOWS:
1. I am employed by _______________________________
(hereinafter _____________________). I am employed as
______________________________, and by virtue of that employment
have knowledge of the matters hereinafter set out.
2. Attached to this my Affidavit are copies of
original documents or records maintained by the
______________________ in the usual and ordinary course of
business.
3. The attached copies of records or documents were
created in the ordinary course of the business of the
_________________ by persons who at the time of the making of the
entry or record or document had knowledge of the circumstances or
events set out therein.
4. The attached copies of records or documents were
made at or near the time of the circumstances or events set out
therein by persons who were under a duty to accurately record the
circumstances or events.
5. I believe the attached copies of records or
documents to be accurate.
6. It was not possible/not reasonably practicable to
produce the original records or documents because
________________________________________________________________.
Sworn before me this day __________ of ____________,
200
at the City of_______________________________________
in _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Affiant
(Insert name and qualifications of
individual with authority to take sworn declarations or statements,
and position.)
n.b.: In addition to the usual consular
officials, a judicial official in a foreign jurisdiction is also
authorized pursuant to the Canada Evidence Act to receive
this affidavit by signing on the line immediately above, provided
the official is authorized to administer, take or receive an oath,
affidvavit, declaration, etc. in the same foreign
jurisdiction.
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