verbal or written statements, which can be confirmed, that satisfy an officer that sufficient financial support from friends and/or family is available and has been arranged to adequately cover all reasonable expenses to be incurred during the stay in Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...s/visitors/proof-funds-financial-support.html in your opinion is a waste of money when getting a freely signed legal paper correct?
You can let a sponsor support the applicant with a sponsorship letter and proof of funds, together with a strong justification for the visit. In such a case, applicant does not need to ‘conjure’ proof of funds
