Affidavit for all auditors

I, the undersigned, xxx, residing and domiciled at xxx, Quebec, xxx, solemnly declare the following :

1.       I am employed by Gestion Qualiterra inc.

2.       I ensure that each of my tasks is carried out professionally, fairly and impartially, according to the instructions and procedures provided to me.  I undertake to enrich my skills and increase the prestige of my profession and to help my subordinates or colleagues develop their skills.  I will only perform activities for which I have the skills.  I will declare to the National Program Managers any relationship that may be perceived as a conflict of interest or that may affect my judgment. I agree to maintain confidentiality, not to discuss or disclose information about an audit unless required by law, or authorized in writing by the auditee.  I will not accept incentives, commissions, gifts or other benefits from any interested party or knowingly allow my subordinates or colleagues to do so.  I will not communicate false or misleading information that could compromise the integrity of a farm’s certification or other mandate.  Similarly, I will not act in a manner that would damage the reputation of any certification program or process, and will cooperate fully in the investigation of alleged breaches of the code of ethics of such programs and will participate in internal or third party audits.

3.      If there is a conflict of interest with a production unit due to a financial incentive, relationship, etc., I will note the name of the production unit and the reason for the conflict of interest here below. I am responsible for maintaining this list at all times when a conflict of interest arises.

Name of the production unit :       _________________________________________

Reason for conflict :                      _________________________________________

Name of the production unit :       _________________________________________

Reason for conflict :                      _________________________________________

and I signed :

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xxx

Solemnly declared before me at ___________________________________,

This _______________day of the month of xxx 2020.

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