Registering a .CA domain extension, when I'm not a Canadian citizen?

Question

I want to register a domain name that has a .ca extension, but it's asking me if I am current Canadian citizen. What can happen to me if I lie about it and continue with registration?

Answer 1

Falsifying the information would give them grounds to revoke the domain. You must meet the "Canadian Presence Requirements" to own a .CA domain.

There are ways of legally buying a .CA domain without being a citizen of Canada though. Linked is a full list, some of the exclusions in the list being:

• Official marks registered in Canada
• Trade-mark registered in Canada by non-Canadian owner
• Legal Representative of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident