Can a document to be used outside of the Northwest Territories be sworn or affirmed before a Commissioner for Oaths in the Northwest Territories?
No, the abilities granted to commissioners are limited by section 65(c) of the Evidence Act to taking oaths, affidavits, affirmations, or statutory declarations for use in the Territories. Only Notaries Public have the ability to swear or affirm documents to be used outside of the Northwest Territories.