58. That which is expressed by an oath may be expressed by way of a solemn affirmation; any form of oath prescribed by an Act or a regulation shall be adapted accordingly.
Unless otherwise specially provided, whenever an oath is ordered to be taken or administered, such oath shall be administered and the certificate of its having been taken shall be given by any judge, magistrate or commissioner authorized for that purpose, having jurisdiction in the place where the oath is taken, or by any notary.
R. S. 1964, c. 1, s. 58; 1986, c. 95, s. 172.