Report on .ca Domain Malware Guidelines and Requirements
A .ca domain is Canada's country-specific top-level domain (TLD), available to individuals and organizations with a Canadian presence. Here's what you need to know about registering and managing a .ca domain:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must meet Canadian Presence Requirements (CPR)
- Must qualify for one of CIRA's defined categories
- Legal type verification required during registration or transfer
Pricing and Transfer:
- Free domain transfers to Squarespace
- One year of registration added during transfer
- Standard renewal fees apply
- Subject to Canadian sales tax where applicable
Key Features and Restrictions:
- 5-day registration grace period with refund option
- Not eligible for free domain promotions
- Whois privacy available only for individual registrants (citizens/permanent residents)
Important Compliance Notes:
- CIRA may request proof of Canadian presence
- Failure to provide proof within 2 months results in domain deletion
- Legal type can be modified through the domains dashboard
- Regular audits conducted by CIRA to verify registrant information
Registration Process:
- Verify eligibility under CPR
- Select appropriate legal type
- Complete registration/transfer
- Respond to any CIRA verification requests
- Maintain valid Canadian presence status
Managing Whois Privacy:
- Access domains dashboard
- Edit registrant information
- Select eligible legal type (citizen/permanent resident)
- Toggle Whois privacy setting
This domain type is ideal for businesses and individuals looking to establish a strong Canadian online presence while complying with national regulations.
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