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Version of section 4 from 2006-03-22 to 2012-12-18:


Marginal note:Conditions to be met

  •  (1) Subject to subsection (2) and for the purpose of subsection 448.1(1) of the Act, the conditions to be met by an individual who is requesting that a member bank open a retail deposit account for the individual are as follows:

    • (a) the individual shall present to the member bank

      • (i) two pieces of identification from among those set out in Part A or B of the schedule at least one of which is from among those set out in Part A of the schedule, or

      • (ii) one piece of identification from among those set out in Part A of the schedule, if the identity of the individual is also confirmed by a client in good standing with the member bank or by an individual of good standing in the community where the member bank is situated;

    • (b) the individual shall disclose, orally or in writing, the information listed in Part C of the schedule if the information is not available on the pieces of identification presented by the individual; and

    • (c) if the member bank requests, the individual shall consent to the member bank’s verifying whether any of the circumstances set out in paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (d) apply to the individual, and to the member bank’s verifying the pieces of identification presented by the individual.

  • Marginal note:Where bank suspects misrepresentation

    (2) If the member bank, based on its verification of the circumstances set out in paragraphs 3(1)(a) to (d) or the pieces of identification, or based on information, if any, provided by the individual that is related to the request, has reasonable grounds to suspect that the individual is misrepresenting their identity, the individual shall present to the member bank one piece of identification from among those set out in Part A of the schedule that bears the individual’s photograph and signature.


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