Can notarised affidavid replace birth certificate for Canada immigration?

I am 42 yrs old and live far away from my place of birth. It is next to impossible to go and get a Birth Certificate from my birth place .Can i submit a notarised affidavid for my Canada Immigration?Can notarised affidavid replace birth certificate for Canada immigration?
I am not entirely sure, but I do believe you should have a Birth Certificate...



Try finding it on here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
No. You will need your actual birth certificate.Can notarised affidavid replace birth certificate for Canada immigration?
birth certificates are normally a must to avoid fraudCan notarised affidavid replace birth certificate for Canada immigration?
no you need your birth certificate