what is a notary canada
1 A Notary Public in Quebec is not the same as Notaries in the rest of Canada. 2  A Quebec Notary Public is a trained Lawyer who does everything but plead in Court. 3  A Quebec Notary Public is a trained Lawyer who specializes in Wills, Real Estates and Marriage Contracts. Notary Public is an individual who can witness oaths, solemn affirmations, statutory declarations or the signing of affidavits. A Notary Public may also certify documents to be true copies of the original. Documents are notarized to prove their authenticity and to ensure that they are properly executed.