What does a notary do?
Notary and commissioner services cover the everyday certification work people need: witnessing signatures, taking affidavits and statutory declarations, and certifying copies of documents.
What a notary can do varies by province. In British Columbia and Quebec, notaries are a distinct profession with a wider role in real estate and estates, while elsewhere it's usually lawyers who provide these services.
Confirm the service you need, whether it has to be a lawyer or a notary public, and the fee before you book, since simple certifications are usually quick and low cost. You can confirm any lawyer's standing with the law society in your province before you retain them.