We know for sure that the legal foundation exists for the use of e-signatures in Canada both federally and provincially.  So how do Canadian laws apply to e-signature?  First of all, both Federal and provincial laws can be applied to determine the legal validity of e-signature.  However, contract law in Canada is a matter of provincial law, so in most cases e-signature is considered within the legal framework of the provincial law. Contract law is used the same way for electronic documents as it is for paper documents. All of the provinces and territories also have their own electronic commerce laws.  This is why it’s important to know what laws and regulations there are specific to your province.Continue reading