Boisvert Law Group

04/23/2026

I recently attended a Legal Education conference in Banff over 3 days with 200 other lawyers getting updates in the area of Real Estate Law. It was great to meet and connect with colleagues and various vendors of legal software. Interesting topics included being aware of identity theft and fraud and how they affect real estate transactions, how AI is being used in the legal field, mortgage lenders' unusual requirements, New Home Warranty in new builds and how Alberta Land Titles is moving to an electronic system. Keeping abreast of all the changes and discussing these changes with staff are important to keep our office up to date in order to provide our clients exceptional service.

04/23/2026

Enjoying Administrative Day with my wonderful staff with delicious food from the Coconut Tree.

04/23/2026

Clients and staff cheering on the Edmonton Oilers tonight!

03/21/2026

While visiting USask College of Law I saw an important display....the famous tractor fender where a farmer used a knife to inscribed his will... which the Courts recognized as a holographic will. Interesting read!

02/18/2026

Happy Chinese New Year!! Our staff enjoyed a wonderful luncheon with food from Li's. Hope your lunar year brings you good health and joy.

02/16/2026

We often are asked what is the difference between a Commissioner for Oaths and a Notary Public.

A Commissioner for Oaths, appointed in Alberta, is only allowed to administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations, and declarations for documents used in Alberta.

Generally speaking, only notaries, which include judges and lawyers, can witness or certify and attest deeds, contracts and commercial instruments, and issue a certificate under the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act.

This means that if you need a document witnessed, or certified as a true copy, or a document that needs to be sworn or used outside of Alberta, or if you sign a personal guarantee, only lawyers can exercise these functions.

A document may state that a "Commissioner for Oaths" may sign, but ultimately one has to look at the statutory authority in Alberta that outlines what Commissioners are allowed to do.

If you need an affidavit sworn or affirmed, or a statutory declaration declared, you may use a Commissioner for Oaths to take your otah/affirmation/declaration if the document is used in Alberta. If you require other legal services, you need a lawyer/notary.

Summary Detailed Information Related (0) Description Commissioners for oaths in Alberta can administer oaths and take and receive affidavits, affirmations and declarations in and for Alberta. This booklet provides information to assist commissioners for oaths perform their duties effectively. Update...

12/20/2025

We wish all of our much appreciated clients, business associates, and colleagues a safe and happy season with family and friends. We will reopen January 5, 2026.

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11/08/2025

November 11 Remembrance Day
Take time to remember our war veterans and current soldiers who have and are serving our country so that we can live in freedom.
My dad was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War 2.

10/31/2025

Some of our Halloween visitors...local Peace Officer, firefighters, Andrew from Fineline, Calvin from Purolator, and other goblins!

10/31/2025

Come down to the Boisvert Law Group office for halloween treats and meet Cruella De Ville and her Dalmations!