Canada Evidence Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-5)

Marginal note:Application of best evidence rule — electronic documents

• 31.2 (1) The best evidence rule in respect of an electronic document is satisfied

  • (a) on proof of the integrity of the electronic documents system by or in which the electronic document was recorded or stored; or

  • (b) if an evidentiary presumption established under section 31.4 applies.

• Marginal note:Printouts

  (2) Despite subsection (1), in the absence of evidence to the contrary, an electronic document in the form of a printout satisfies the best evidence rule if the printout has been manifestly or consistently acted on, relied on or used as a record of the information recorded or stored in the printout.