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DIGITAL SIGNATURE TO SUBMIT ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS TO ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION

As of January 1, 2022, it will be a requirement for any engineer wishing to file documents for Alberta Transportation to do so electronically using APEGA’s digital signature.

ARE E-SIGNATURES AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES LEGALLY RELIABLE?

We often wonder if digital and electronic signatures are legally reliable and recognized by courts. While seemingly simple, the answer to this question requires an understanding of a few different concepts.

Highly Reliable Electronic Documents for Whom, Why and How

Cutting-edge signature solutions are available today and in many cases easy to deploy.

Legal framework for electronic signatures

Over the last 25 years, the increased use of information technology has fostered the development of e-commerce, led to significant changes in business practices and processes, and in many cases has allowed documents to evolve from paper to a digital form…

The Digital Last Mile

Municipalities across Canada are working towards digitizing their documents and records. It is a journey where municipalities are at different stages on the journey to complete electronic data management…