14. Before the authorization be granted, the company shall establish, to the satisfaction of the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Cooperatives and Financial Institutions, or of any other functionary or officer empowered by order of the Government to report upon such matter, that the facts alleged in its petition are true, and that it offers sufficient guarantees to justify the granting of the authorization.
For such purpose, the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Cooperatives and Financial Institutions, or such other officer, may require the production of any document which he deems necessary, and take in writing and keep any evidence under oath or affirmation, and may administer any affirmation or oath required.
R. S. 1964, c. 283, s. 14; 1966-67, c. 72, s. 23; 1975, c. 76, s. 11.