Everything you need to know about Electronic Signature in Canada

Everything you need to know about Electronic Signature in Canada

Canadian companies differ from their US neighbours. This is evident in the way we operate, the processes we follow to make purchasing decisions, and the rules that regulate business. To serve the unique needs of Canadian enterprises and small businesses, DocuSign has established offices in Canada, abiding by federal and provincial regulations that govern Canadians’ privacy and security.

Why e-signatures are important to Canadian businesses

Meeting customers on their terms is vital to business success in the digital economy. This is especially true for Canada who in recent years has developed an enviable reputation for progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital health, and a welcome place for tech startups.

Electronic signatures have been a major innovation in helping businesses move from paper-based interactions to digital ones. They are legal and secure and have changed the game for those who have adopted them.

Whether you need to approve a commercial contract, sign a sales contact, or validate an agreement, electronic signature simplifies the process of finalizing paperwork outside your company, then coordinates that paperwork across all corporate departments. From HR to purchasing, implementing electronic signatures is an impactful first step to update old, paper-based processes and streamline customer interactions.

Electronic signatures simplify the management of documents requiring any handwritten signature, and at the same time, bring these important benefits:

Stacks of papers that need to be signed and cabinets full of paperwork are quickly becoming relics of the past. Companies that embrace digitized processes, like e-signature, will stay competitive by reducing costs and meeting current client expectations.

The Government of Canada’s Digital Government Initiative demands streamlining its own business processes to improve how it delivers services to Canadians. This includes replacing paper-based systems with electronic practices that are modern, faster, and easier to use. Accepting e-signatures is one of the ways the Canadian government is achieving its digital goals.