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General statutory declaration

Use where an institution needs facts declared under oath but a court affidavit is not required.

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STATUTORY DECLARATION
(Canada Evidence Act / Evidence Act, Ontario)

I, [full legal name], of the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:

1. [State the first fact clearly and simply.]
2. [State the next fact.]
3. [Continue as needed. Refer to any attachment as “Exhibit A”, etc.]
4. I make this declaration in support of [purpose] and for no improper purpose.

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.

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Signature of declarant                          Date

Declared before me at the City of [city], in the Province of Ontario, this [day] day of [month], [year].

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A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in and for Ontario

Don't sign it yet. Bring the completed, unsigned document to your session — the commissioner watches you sign.

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