The legislation of the applicable province will set out who can take affidavits and declarations. For example, in Ontario, the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act states who can take affidavits and declarations. Some individuals by virtue of their office are automatically entitled to do so. This includes provincial judges and Members of the Legislative Assembly, lawyers entitled to practise in the province, and municipal councillors, to name a few. The Attorney General can also appoint Commissioners pursuant to this Act, which is typically the Commissioners of Oaths present in construction associations. They will have stamps and certificates to prove their standing.