Although to some this may sound like something morbid, Affidavits of Execution have nothing to do with capital punishment. Execution in legal jargon is, in essence, signing. They are a common sworn statement, sometimes more descriptively titled ‘Affidavit of a Witness’, or ‘Witness Affidavit’. Although they vary somewhat in terms of their exact contents, in […]
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Travel Consent Letters As holidays draw near, often so do travel plans. In today’s hectic world, we can’t always coordinate the entire family to travel at the same time. Maybe Mom or Dad has a last-minute project at work and can’t get the travel day off. Or maybe the children are going to see Grandma […]
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We know many people visit our website or contact us looking for a cheaper solution to obtaining legal counsel. Almost universally the fear is that the cost of professional advice will be beyond their means. Red Seal Notary Inc. is not a law firm, however, and cannot provide legal advice. Take heart! Although we cannot […]
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Prints for Federal Security Screening The Government of Canada recently increased the criminal record check requirements for Government Security screenings of private contractors. Although many contractors and their staff previously required a check based only on name and date of birth, this has now been upgraded to checks based on fingerprints, which are far more […]
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A common question we receive is “What is the difference between a Notarized Copy and a Certified True Copy?” The answer? Nothing. Although some organizations may accept copies that have been certified by someone other than a Notary Public, normally if a Certified True Copy is required, it must be certified by a Notary. This is […]
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The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) is an organization dedicated to the uniform assessment of Doctors across Canada. It holds examinations and maintains ongoing standards of evaluation for Canadian Doctors to practice Medicine. Medical Licences themselves are issued by regulatory authorities in each Province and Territory. The MCC however ensures that patients across Canada can […]
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Update August 2018: The PIF for the TSX will only be accepted in paper form until September 30, 2018. After that date, PIF and related Declarations must be submitted electronically. Click here for details on the TSX website. The Securities industry in Canada has ongoing compliance requirements. Among these is the need to submit a Personal […]
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Progress Payment Declarations It is a common requirement for Contractors and Subcontractors to provide an affidavit or declaration that they have paid their suppliers of labor, services, equipment, and materials prior to receiving progress payments and holdback funds under a contract. This is an assurance to the other party that no liens will be applied […]
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In order to secure employment in Canada, to be eligible for volunteer work, or to apply to Immigration and Citizenship Canada for temporary or permanent residency or work permits, Citizens and Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are required to submit a Police Clearance check. Police Check Process The Police Check process […]
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If you are in a common law relationship with your partner but are not married, you may need to complete a Statutory Declaration in order to affirm your union to governmental authorities. Tax and Benefit Eligibility There are many benefits and preferential tax treatments that are available to cohabitating couples, whether or not they are […]
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Canada has a lot to offer when it comes to educational institutions for youth. We have a wide array of quality boarding and private schools, language education centers, and specialty schools – most of which welcome international students with open arms. Having your immigration paperwork in order can go a long way toward making your […]
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If you have lived and worked in a Country outside of Canada, you could be entitled to receive a pension. You may be eligible for a pension from another Country if you have contributed to a plan significantly before your move to Canada. You might also be eligible for survivor benefits from another Country if […]
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