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         Canada Evidence Act
            PART I
               Oaths and Solemn Affirmations

Solemn affirmation by witness instead of oath

14. (1) A person may, instead of taking an oath, make the following solemn affirmation:

I solemnly affirm that the evidence to be given by me shall be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Effect

(2) Where a person makes a solemn affirmation in accordance with subsection (1), his evidence shall be taken and have the same effect as if taken under oath.

R.S., 1985, c. C-5, s. 14; 1994, c. 44, s. 87.