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.ca Domain: Canada ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ca is the country-code top-level domain for Canada.

Overview

The trusted national extension for Canadian businesses and individuals.

.ca is managed by CIRA, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority.

Who can register

Registrants must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements set by CIRA, such as being a Canadian citizen, resident or Canadian organisation.

Before you buy a .ca name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .ca name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ca?

.ca is the country-code top-level domain for Canada.

Who runs the .ca domain?

The .ca registry is managed by Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA).

Can I register a .ca domain from another country?

Registrants must meet the Canadian Presence Requirements set by CIRA, such as being a Canadian citizen, resident or Canadian organisation.

Does Google treat .ca as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ca as a signal that a site targets Canada.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · nicenic.com · register.domains · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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