.ca domains are specific to Canada and have unique requirements for registration and management. Here's what you need to know about these domains when using them with Squarespace.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a Canadian resident
• Must meet Canadian Presence Requirement (CPR)
• Must provide proof of residency when requested by CIRA

Pricing and Grace Period

• Transfer to Squarespace is free (standard renewal fee applies)
• Includes one year of registration with transfer
• 5-day grace period for registration refunds
• Local sales tax may apply
• Not eligible for free domain offers

Legal Form Requirements

• Must qualify under CIRA categories
• Can select legal form during registration or transfer
• Legal form can be modified in domain dashboard
• Options include Canadian citizen and permanent resident status

Whois Privacy

• Available only for individual legal forms
• Eligible for Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Can be enabled through domain dashboard:
  1. Access domain settings
  2. Edit Registrant Information
  3. Select appropriate legal form
  4. Toggle Whois Privacy on

Important Considerations

• CIRA may request residency proof via email
• Failure to provide proof within 2 months results in domain deletion
• Domain dashboard allows easy management of all settings
• Different rules apply than most other TLDs
• Connected domains from third parties aren't subject to these policies

Note: Keep all domain-related documents and respond promptly to any CIRA verification requests to maintain your domain registration status.

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