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Read MoreProvinces across Canada are either adopting or retiring their temporary pandemic-related measures for remote witnessing and client id verification. A few law societies have recently announced how their members are permitted to use technology products to verify their clients with government-issued photo identification. Where does your province stand?
Read MoreThe most recent FOLA real estate update was released. This update includes reminders to send in any comments on the on-going real estate issues, and a reminder that the Land Registry Offices are closing to the public. As well as, helpful resources for virtual remote signing, and much more.
Read MoreTeranet Manitoba announced that the directive regarding Witnessing documents under The Real Property Act during COVID-19 Pandemic dated April 1, 2020 has been extended until March 30, 2021.
Read MoreThe use of email and third-party web conferencing tools, like Zoom, means that more confidential and personal information is transferred without proper safeguards in place. Failing to take the necessary precautions could expose your clients to heightened risk of fraud and identity theft, deterioration of client service, and technological uncertainty.
Read MoreOur LDD Meet (inside the Remote Signing Portal) has been updated with a new layout and interface for a better video conferencing experience. With these changes, you’re able to change who is shown in a larger video window and more.
Read MoreThe most recent FOLA real estate update was released last Friday. This update includes helpful resources related to virtual commissioning, an update on which lenders are accepting wire transfers (and how to send a wire transfer to the lender), and more.
Read MoreThe Ministerial Order 47/2020 is effective August 15, 2020 up to and including August 15, 2022. This means Wills can continue to be remotely signed and witnessed for the next 2 years in Alberta.
Read MoreThe regulation changes in Ontario to the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act have taken effect. These changes allow for documents to be commissioned remotely by virtual means in Ontario.
Read MoreIn FOLA’s update there’s several organizations seeking comments, from the Ministry of the Attorney General wanting feedback on their Virtual Commissioning regulatory frame and Tarion is seeking input on their consumer protection initiatives.
Read MoreThe Ministry of the Attorney General in Ontario published a proposed regulatory framework for virtual commissioning of documents. This will allow commissioning to be done virtually, without being in the physical presence of the commissioner.
Read MoreThe Government of BC has introduced amendments to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act. Bill 21 has passed first reading and will enable courts to accept electronic wills and permit the remote witnessing of wills. These amendments also include definitions of: electronic presence, electronic signature, electronic will, and how to alter and revoke an electronic will.
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