Geneva Conventions Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. G-3)

Marginal note:Certificate of Minister of Foreign Affairs

9 A certificate issued by or under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs stating that at a certain time a state of war or of international or non-international armed conflict existed between the states named therein or in any state named therein is admissible in evidence in any proceedings for an offence referred to in this Act without proof of the signature or authority of the person appearing to have issued it and is proof of the facts so stated.