This document provides guidance on using e-signatures in support of the GC’s day-to-day business activities. This requirement can be met in several ways, including through the use of email or a workflow management system. In some cases, the ability to support e-signatures from more than one individual is required.
support third-party attestation, such as for an electronic notary function.affirm that information contained in a document is true or accurate.certify the contents of a document (that is, a document complies with certain requirements, or a particular process was followed).
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provide source authentication and data integrity, such as verification that a public health-related notice originated from Health Canada and has not been altered.emphasize the importance of a transaction or event, or to acknowledge that a transaction or event occurred, such as confirming that a contractor’s bid was received by a deadline.express consent, approval, agreement, acceptance or authorization of everyday business activities (for example, to approve a leave request or formally agree to the terms and conditions of a contract).In the context of the federal government, a signature may be required to: agreement to be bound by the contents of the documentĪ signature can be that of a government official or a member of the public (an individual or a business representative).The primary function of a signature is to provide evidence of the signatory’s: A signature links a person to a document (or transaction) and typically provides evidence of that person’s intent to approve or to be legally bound by its contents. Whether a signature is paper-based or electronic, the fundamental purpose of the signature is the same. recognize that electronic communications should not be denied legal effect simply because they are in electronic form.rely on internationally recognized rules to create a more certain legal environment for electronic communications and electronic commerce.
A number of jurisdictions, including the GC and Canada’s provinces and territories, have developed laws, policies and standards for electronic documents and electronic signatures (e-signatures) since the mid-1990s. The concept of conducting business electronically is nothing new. The GC can achieve these goals, in part, by replacing paper-based processes with electronic practices that are more modern, faster and easier to use. improve how it delivers services to Canadians.streamline its internal and external business processes.In keeping with the objectives of the Government of Canada’s ( GC’s) Digital Government initiative, the GC continues to: