Im looking to grab a Canadian domain, but can not since Im not Canadian.
Anyone reputable here score me one I want?
Thanks
Anyone reputable here score me one I want?
Thanks
Can someone help me get a .CA domain?
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in godaddy when you go to register a .ca domain it'll give you the option to switch your account to a Canadian account. It doesn't really affect anything which is hte odd part.
you can still buy .us or anything else you want but you'll also be able to buy .ca.
you can still buy .us or anything else you want but you'll also be able to buy .ca.
namecheap can do this and i really doubt they only let canadians register this, that means u can.
I know .fr probably only allows french people to register, but never heard about same story with .ca ...
When you try to register .ca ( which I have tried to do all day yesterday ) it tells you that it will NOT register it until you verify with CIRA that you are qualified to buy a .CA domain.
The requirements are:
What are Canadian Presence Requirements?
Canadian Presence Requirements are criteria that classify Registrants according to legal status (e.g. a company vs. an individual). The legal type determines whether Registrants are eligible to register dot-ca domain names.
Why does CIRA have Canadian Presence Requirements?
After public consultation, CIRA determined that the dot-ca domain space should be developed as a key public resource for the social and economic development of all Canadians. Individuals or organizations that wish to register a dot-ca domain name must meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements.
What is a legal type?
A legal type is a category that classifies Registrants legal status in Canada as defined in the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants. Dot-ca Registrants must conform to at least one legal type to meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements. The legal type categories are:
(a) Canadian citizen (CCT): A Canadian citizen of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided.
(b) Permanent Resident of Canada (RES): A permanent resident as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Canada), S.C. 2001, c. 27, as amended from time to time, who is ordinarily resident in Canada (as defined below) and of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided
(c) Legal Representative of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (LGR): An executor, administrator or other legal representative of a Person listed in paragraph (a) and (b) above.
(d) Corporation (Canada or Canadian province or territory) (CCO): A corporation under the laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada.
(e) Trust established in Canada (TRS): A trust established and subsisting under the laws of a province or territory of Canada, more than 66.6% of whose trustees meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) above.
(f) Partnership Registered in Canada (PRT): A partnership, more than 66.6% of whose partners meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (e) above, which is registered as a partnership under the laws of any province or territory of Canada. (g) Canadian Unincorporated Association (ASS): An unincorporated organization, association or club:
i)at least 80% of whose members: (A) are ordinarily resident in Canada (if such members are individuals); or (B) meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (f) above (if such members are not individuals); and
ii) at least 80% of whose directors, officers, employees, managers, administrators or other representatives are ordinarily resident in Canada.
(h) Canadian Trade Union (TRD): A trade union which is recognized by a labour board under the laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada and which has its head office in Canada.
(i) Canadian Political Party (PLT): A political party registered under a relevant electoral law of Canada or any province or territory of Canada.
(j) Canadian Educational Institution (EDU): Any of the following:
i) a university or college which is located in Canada and which is authorized or recognized as a university or college under an Act of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada; or
ii) a college, post-secondary school, vocational school, secondary school, pre-school or other school or educational institution which is located in Canada and which is recognized by the educational authorities of a province or territory of Canada or licensed under or maintained by an Act of Parliament of Canada or of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada.
(k) Canadian Library, Archive or Museum (LAM): An institution, whether or not incorporated, that:
i) is located in Canada; and
ii) is not established or conducted for profit or does not form part of, or is not administered or directly or indirectly controlled by, a body that is established or conducted for profit, in which is held and maintained a collection of documents and other materials that is open to the public or to researchers.
(l) Canadian Hospital (HOP): A hospital which is located in Canada and which is licensed, authorized or approved to operate as a hospital under an Act of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada.
(m) Her Majesty the Queen (MAJ): Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second and her successors.
Indian Band recognized by the Indian Act of Canada (INB): Any Indian band as defined in the Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-5, as amended from time to time, and any group of Indian bands.
(o) Aboriginal Peoples (individuals and groups) indigenous to Canada (ABO): Any Inuit, First Nation, Metis or other people indigenous to Canada, any individual belonging to any Inuit, First Nation, Metis or other people indigenous to Canada and any collectivity of such Aboriginal peoples.
(p) Government or government entity in Canada (GOV): Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, a province or a territory; an agent of Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, of a province or of a territory; a federal, provincial or territorial Crown corporation, government agency or government entity; or a regional, municipal or local area government.
(q) Trade-mark registered in Canada (by a non-Canadian owner) (TDM): A Person which does not meet any of the foregoing conditions, but which is the owner of a trade-mark which is the subject of a registration under the Trade-marks Act (Canada), R.S.C. 1985, c.T-13 as amended from time to time, but in this case such permission is limited to an application to register a .ca domain name consisting of or including the exact word component of that registered trade-mark.
(r) Official marks registered in Canada (OMK): A Person which does not meet any of the foregoing conditions, but which is a Person intended to be protected by Subsection 9(1) of the Trade-Marks Act (Canada) at whose request the Registrar of Trade-marks has published notice of adoption of any badge, crest, emblem, official mark or other mark pursuant to Subsection 9(1), but in this case such permission is limited to an application to register a .ca domain name consisting of or including the exact word component of such badge, crest, emblem, official mark or other mark in respect of which such Person requested publications.
Who determines whether Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA, through its verification processes, determines if Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements as defined in the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants.
Are all dot-ca domain name registrations scrutinized to determine if Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Every domain name registration is scrutinized. CIRA may investigate and request further information from any Registrant with information that does not appear to comply with CIRAs Policies, Rules and Procedures including the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants.
How does CIRA determine if a dot-ca domain name registration should be investigated?
Through electronic and manual verification of the information provided by Registrants (legal type, legal Registrant name and Administrative Contact information), CIRA determines if a domain name registration should be investigated to ensure it is in compliance with CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements and CIRAs Policies, Rules, and Procedures.
How does CIRA investigate a domain name registration request for compliance of CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA, or CIRA Certified Registrars, may contact Registrants and request that specific information relating to the Registrants legal status be submitted within a specified time period. If CIRA does not receive the information requested within the required time frame, the registration will be cancelled.
What type of documents are requested by CIRA and/or CIRA Certified Registrars to confirm that Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Depending on Registrants legal type, CIRA and CIRA Certified Registrars may request various types of documents, which include, but are not limited to: * Canadian Government issued photo identification (e.g. drivers license) * Articles of Incorporation * Registration Number of Official Mark * Registration Number of trade mark * Trade-mark Documentation * Partnership agreement
Who contacts Registrants that may not meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Initially, CIRA Certified Registrars will contact Registrants. If CIRA does not receive a response from Registrants within the requested time frame, then CIRA will contact Registrants directly. Registrants wishing to verify the authenticity of such requests from Registrars, may consult CIRAs list of CIRA Certified Registrars.
How do CIRA and CIRA Certified Registrars contact Registrants to request information relating to CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA Certified Registrars may contact Registrants through email or by telephone. CIRA will contact Registrants through the Administrative Contact email address only. Once contact has been established, CIRA may also communicate via telephone and/or facsimile.
What happens if Registrants fail to meet CPR?
If an individual or organization applying for a dot-ca domain fails to meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements during the registration process, the registration will be terminated and any associated domain names will be cancelled.
AND every time I try to register it fails, says that CIRA needs to verify my info, or errors out.
The requirements are:
What are Canadian Presence Requirements?
Canadian Presence Requirements are criteria that classify Registrants according to legal status (e.g. a company vs. an individual). The legal type determines whether Registrants are eligible to register dot-ca domain names.
Why does CIRA have Canadian Presence Requirements?
After public consultation, CIRA determined that the dot-ca domain space should be developed as a key public resource for the social and economic development of all Canadians. Individuals or organizations that wish to register a dot-ca domain name must meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements.
What is a legal type?
A legal type is a category that classifies Registrants legal status in Canada as defined in the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants. Dot-ca Registrants must conform to at least one legal type to meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements. The legal type categories are:
(a) Canadian citizen (CCT): A Canadian citizen of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided.
(b) Permanent Resident of Canada (RES): A permanent resident as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Canada), S.C. 2001, c. 27, as amended from time to time, who is ordinarily resident in Canada (as defined below) and of the age of majority under the laws of the province or territory in Canada in which he or she resides or last resided
(c) Legal Representative of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (LGR): An executor, administrator or other legal representative of a Person listed in paragraph (a) and (b) above.
(d) Corporation (Canada or Canadian province or territory) (CCO): A corporation under the laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada.
(e) Trust established in Canada (TRS): A trust established and subsisting under the laws of a province or territory of Canada, more than 66.6% of whose trustees meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) above.
(f) Partnership Registered in Canada (PRT): A partnership, more than 66.6% of whose partners meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (e) above, which is registered as a partnership under the laws of any province or territory of Canada. (g) Canadian Unincorporated Association (ASS): An unincorporated organization, association or club:
i)at least 80% of whose members: (A) are ordinarily resident in Canada (if such members are individuals); or (B) meet one of the conditions set out in paragraphs (a) to (f) above (if such members are not individuals); and
ii) at least 80% of whose directors, officers, employees, managers, administrators or other representatives are ordinarily resident in Canada.
(h) Canadian Trade Union (TRD): A trade union which is recognized by a labour board under the laws of Canada or any province or territory of Canada and which has its head office in Canada.
(i) Canadian Political Party (PLT): A political party registered under a relevant electoral law of Canada or any province or territory of Canada.
(j) Canadian Educational Institution (EDU): Any of the following:
i) a university or college which is located in Canada and which is authorized or recognized as a university or college under an Act of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada; or
ii) a college, post-secondary school, vocational school, secondary school, pre-school or other school or educational institution which is located in Canada and which is recognized by the educational authorities of a province or territory of Canada or licensed under or maintained by an Act of Parliament of Canada or of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada.
(k) Canadian Library, Archive or Museum (LAM): An institution, whether or not incorporated, that:
i) is located in Canada; and
ii) is not established or conducted for profit or does not form part of, or is not administered or directly or indirectly controlled by, a body that is established or conducted for profit, in which is held and maintained a collection of documents and other materials that is open to the public or to researchers.
(l) Canadian Hospital (HOP): A hospital which is located in Canada and which is licensed, authorized or approved to operate as a hospital under an Act of the legislature of a province or territory of Canada.
(m) Her Majesty the Queen (MAJ): Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second and her successors.
Indian Band recognized by the Indian Act of Canada (INB): Any Indian band as defined in the Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-5, as amended from time to time, and any group of Indian bands.(o) Aboriginal Peoples (individuals and groups) indigenous to Canada (ABO): Any Inuit, First Nation, Metis or other people indigenous to Canada, any individual belonging to any Inuit, First Nation, Metis or other people indigenous to Canada and any collectivity of such Aboriginal peoples.
(p) Government or government entity in Canada (GOV): Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, a province or a territory; an agent of Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, of a province or of a territory; a federal, provincial or territorial Crown corporation, government agency or government entity; or a regional, municipal or local area government.
(q) Trade-mark registered in Canada (by a non-Canadian owner) (TDM): A Person which does not meet any of the foregoing conditions, but which is the owner of a trade-mark which is the subject of a registration under the Trade-marks Act (Canada), R.S.C. 1985, c.T-13 as amended from time to time, but in this case such permission is limited to an application to register a .ca domain name consisting of or including the exact word component of that registered trade-mark.
(r) Official marks registered in Canada (OMK): A Person which does not meet any of the foregoing conditions, but which is a Person intended to be protected by Subsection 9(1) of the Trade-Marks Act (Canada) at whose request the Registrar of Trade-marks has published notice of adoption of any badge, crest, emblem, official mark or other mark pursuant to Subsection 9(1), but in this case such permission is limited to an application to register a .ca domain name consisting of or including the exact word component of such badge, crest, emblem, official mark or other mark in respect of which such Person requested publications.
Who determines whether Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA, through its verification processes, determines if Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements as defined in the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants.
Are all dot-ca domain name registrations scrutinized to determine if Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Every domain name registration is scrutinized. CIRA may investigate and request further information from any Registrant with information that does not appear to comply with CIRAs Policies, Rules and Procedures including the Canadian Presence Requirements for Registrants.
How does CIRA determine if a dot-ca domain name registration should be investigated?
Through electronic and manual verification of the information provided by Registrants (legal type, legal Registrant name and Administrative Contact information), CIRA determines if a domain name registration should be investigated to ensure it is in compliance with CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements and CIRAs Policies, Rules, and Procedures.
How does CIRA investigate a domain name registration request for compliance of CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA, or CIRA Certified Registrars, may contact Registrants and request that specific information relating to the Registrants legal status be submitted within a specified time period. If CIRA does not receive the information requested within the required time frame, the registration will be cancelled.
What type of documents are requested by CIRA and/or CIRA Certified Registrars to confirm that Registrants meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Depending on Registrants legal type, CIRA and CIRA Certified Registrars may request various types of documents, which include, but are not limited to: * Canadian Government issued photo identification (e.g. drivers license) * Articles of Incorporation * Registration Number of Official Mark * Registration Number of trade mark * Trade-mark Documentation * Partnership agreement
Who contacts Registrants that may not meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
Initially, CIRA Certified Registrars will contact Registrants. If CIRA does not receive a response from Registrants within the requested time frame, then CIRA will contact Registrants directly. Registrants wishing to verify the authenticity of such requests from Registrars, may consult CIRAs list of CIRA Certified Registrars.
How do CIRA and CIRA Certified Registrars contact Registrants to request information relating to CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements?
CIRA Certified Registrars may contact Registrants through email or by telephone. CIRA will contact Registrants through the Administrative Contact email address only. Once contact has been established, CIRA may also communicate via telephone and/or facsimile.
What happens if Registrants fail to meet CPR?
If an individual or organization applying for a dot-ca domain fails to meet CIRAs Canadian Presence Requirements during the registration process, the registration will be terminated and any associated domain names will be cancelled.
AND every time I try to register it fails, says that CIRA needs to verify my info, or errors out.
I'm going on vacation like as of tomorrow but if you're still stuck in a week's time hit me up on pm and I'l see what I can do to help you out.
But seriously, even if I bought it for you, how would I transfer it to you? Come to think of it, would I get in trouble with CIRA?
Ah whatever, like I said, send me PM in 7 days if you're still stuck.
But seriously, even if I bought it for you, how would I transfer it to you? Come to think of it, would I get in trouble with CIRA?
Ah whatever, like I said, send me PM in 7 days if you're still stuck.
